Throughout the years, the New York Knicks like to think they can land the savior of New York basketball. Owner James Dolan has done it for the last several years. LeBron James was the first one. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are the most recent ones. The latest one is Giannis Antetokounmpo. New York Knicks believe that Giannis will be looking elsewhere in free agency and the idea of playing in New York in a city filled with those of Greek descent will bring him to the Big Apple. Dolan lives in a fantasy world. This is not uncommon for him though. He began planting the seed by telling media members like ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith that they want Jason Kidd as the head coach.

This is hilarious. I love the fact that ESPN’s Max Kellerman rips Dolan here because it is 100 percent true. The idea that Kidd coaching New York would bring Giannis to the team is laughable. Yes, Giannis was not happy with Kidd leaving. But he also mentioned last year how much different and better things were under Mike Budenholzer than they were with Kidd. The relationship between Giannis and Kidd was strong, but he limited Antetokounmpo from becoming an MVP player. Giannis is loyal, but not enough that will make him switch thems for his former coach.

Knicks can keep believing this nonsense though. I’ll sit back with a cocktail and enjoy every minute of it. To think ANY superstar player, not just the best in the game, would want to come to New York right now is out of their fucking mind. They’re 4-20 this season and the worst team in basketball. There is zero sign of growth with that organization and because of it, they have no real shot at NBA talent. But Jim Dolan can keep dreaming of it.

Giannis comes to the Madison Square Garden next Saturday. Don’t be surprised if the crowd showers him with praise.

Charlie.