How will the Knicks fare with the biggest target on their back?

The piece frames New York’s situation after breaking a championship curse as both celebration and pressure: the Knicks now face the “biggest target” each night. It cites roster shifts that raise the level of competition, including Mitchell Robinson moving to the rival Boston Celtics, Miami pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo, and Philadelphia running Jaylen Brown alongside LeBron James—while both Celtics and 76ers play in New York’s division. The author also argues that a “championship hangover” is real, contrasting adversity from opponents with the different challenge of repeating success. The Knicks’ notable trait is resilience after early-game setbacks, which must now translate into consistency.