The Knicks’ intentions for this season were made clear when they pulled off the stunning trade for Karl Anthony-Towns in October.

The Knicks — a team that has yet to make it to an Eastern Conference finals in Miles McBride’s lifetime — didn’t want to be just another playoff team.

No, they wanted to be considered a title contender.

Over the last 4 ½ months, the Knicks have shown the potential to be great. There’s been some concerning trends, too, including the team’s 3-point shooting woes and difficulties to beat top-tier teams.