The last few seasons of the New York Knicks have been disastrous. The Knicks have not reached the playoffs for years and have been ridiculed by a lot of fans of the NBA. But with the arrival of Tom Thibodeau, things are changing.

Earlier this season, the Knicks have won against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers, two teams with great Eastern Conference aspirations and are currently seventh-seeded.

Analyst Stephen A. Smith, who is also a Knicks fan, acknowledged New York’s progress: