The New York Knicks stunned fans by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, showcasing a promising future. Despite this success, the front office made the bold move to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau, who had delivered a franchise record. Compounding the surprise, limited roster changes prompted a two-time NBA champion to bluntly assess their championship prospects.

“Fading that. They’re missing one more piece. I think they’re missing that dominant big. KAT is decent, he’s good for what he’s good for, but they need someone who can really block it and give them a presence on the offensive end as well as the defensive end,” Mario Chalmers said, via All In.

Mario Chalmers’ remarks resonated with Knicks fans, yet the team remains intent on securing its cornerstone players, Jalen Brunson an

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