For years, Knicks fans convinced themselves they would never see another championship. Then it happened. What follows isn't a recap of a title run—it's a reflection on loyalty, heartbreak, family, and why finally getting what you've waited a lifetime for can feel surprisingly strange.

Illustration by Thomas Dyson I’ll end the debate now. Michael Jordan or Lebron James? Michael Jordan. Not even close. Yes…Lebron has had an illustrious career. He’s won numerous championships. He’s received plenty of accolades. Etc. Etc. All that is well and good. But I advise anyone to go search on YouTube (that’s where everything is nowadays) Michael Jordan. Finals. Utah Jazz . Play it numerous times if you must. Case closed. No further explanation needed, right? When I f