Tom Thibodeau finished his final regular-season news conference Sunday reminding us that, just like the Knicks players, this isn’t our first rodeo.&nbsp;

“I know you guys are aware of that,” Thibodeau said about his rotations getting shorter in the postseason. “Being veteran experienced playoff writers, you understand that.”&nbsp;

Actually before Thibodeau, there was very little experience covering a hometown series. The Knicks had spent most of the previous two decades in purgatory, never once stringing together this type of current run of four postseason appearances over five years.&nbsp;

From 2001-23, the Knicks totaled one — yes, just one — playoff series victory. Even the Jets had more.&nbsp;

Tom Thibodeau finished his final regular-season news conference Sunday reminding us that, just like the Knicks players, this isn’t our first rodeo. {ai:summary}<p>Tom Thibodeau emphasized the Knicks' playoff experience during his final regular-season press conference, acknowledging the team's improved performance over the past five years. Historically, the Knicks have struggled, with only one playoff series victory from 2001 to 2023, a stark contrast to their current success.</p><p>#sports</p>

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