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The lost decade: the New York Knicks story
Franchise era
2000–01—2009–10
The lost decade
New York Knicks
The story in one sentence
New York chased short-term fixes through a costly decade and reached the playoffs only once.
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Constant changes without a foundation
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Stephon Marbury, David Lee and Jamal Crawford gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its ending created the conditions for melo at the garden.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2000–01
What came before
Ewing anchored thirteen straight playoff teams and two Finals runs in an era defined by physical defense and narrow margins.
2001
Eastern Conference First Round: New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
2004
Eastern Conference First Round: New York Knicks vs New Jersey Nets
After 2009–10
What came next
Anthony's arrival helped produce a 54-win season and the franchise's first playoff series win in thirteen years.
The core