Basketball should not only win or lose: The Knicks revival is the best tribute to all "never give up"

. In 2000, Brunson was only 3 years old when he ran around wearing the same jersey his father Rick had worn. Now 28-year-old Brunson thinks of those days every time he goes to his father's house. The jersey was hung on the wall.

"It feels great to see these," said the young Brunson. The Knicks are the real NBA championship contenders. This is a fact. New York finally became one of the final four. Some people have never seen the Knicks reach such a height. They have only heard stories. Now parents and grandparents can share these moments with their loved ones instead of passing on their memories like legends.

New York basketball has gone through a tortuous road to its present day, but it has come here. The only thing that separates the Knicks from the NBA Finals is a familiar nemesis: the Indiana Pacers. The players' attention has shifted there. Fans will, but give them a few days. Knicks fans deserve this moment.