$2 Billion worth unpopular Knicks owner James Dolan makes BIZARRE and CONCERNING admission

Dolan's sports teams haven't seen much competitive success under his ownership.

$2 Billion worth unpopular Knicks owner James Dolan makes BIZARRE and CONCERNING admission

James Dolan (Credits: NY Times)

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has been infamously despised over his long tenure as the owner of the franchise. It seems like he only wants to add to this hatred with the statements he made recently during an interview with the New York Times. Dolan also owns the New York Rangers but seemingly does not receive this much malice towards his franchise’s hockey counterpart.

When the Knicks underperform, which unfortunately has been more common during his ownership, James Dolan often finds himself the target of criticism from both fans and the media. Fans in the stands have been known to shout at him, urging him to sell the team and relinquish his ownership.

James Dolan strongly dislikes criticism, and this is evident in his decision to install facial recognition software at Madison Square Garden entrances. The software aims to keep previously banned fans out but has also faced controversy for allegedly preventing lawyers involved in cases against MSG from entering the venue.

Dolan, in defense of the facial recognition software, argued that some fans violated a code of conduct that prohibited the harassment of the arena’s workers, including himself. He went on to express his frustration with owning a sports team, noting that many fans tend to see themselves as the owner or general manager. He also remarked, “Being a professional sports owner in New York, you’re not beloved until you’re dead.”

While James Dolan expressed that the Knicks and Rangers hold a special place in his heart, he also mentioned that he finds the economics of owning professional sports teams to be somewhat lackluster. Instead, his current focus appears to be on another ambitious project: the construction of his $2.3 billion mega sphere in Las Vegas.

This impressive structure features LED panels covering its exterior, which are already displaying videos and images. Dolan believes that the sphere has the potential to revolutionize the entertainment industry. However, many Knicks fans hold a different hope, wishing that Dolan would consider parting ways with their beloved team.

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How were the Knicks this past season?

During the most recent season, the New York Knicks performed relatively well, led by the new addition and All-Star snub, Jalen Brunson, alongside Julius Randle and RJ Barrett. The team finished the season with a commendable 47-35 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Randle, their prominent big man, maintained an average of 25.1 points per game, while teammates Brunson and Barrett contributed with averages of 24.0 and 19.6 points, respectively.

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Jalen Brunson (Credits: ESPN)

Coached by Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks had the 3rd-best offensive rating in the NBA at 117.8. Jalen Brunson stepped up in the playoffs, averaging 27 points per game, including 24 points per game in the first round against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Knicks’ playoff journey came to an end in the second round after a hard-fought six-game series against the Miami Heat. In a valiant effort, Jalen Brunson scored 41 points in the elimination game, but it wasn’t enough.

A significant contributing factor to their second-round exit was the notable decline in Julius Randle’s performance. His production dropped substantially in the postseason, falling from a team-high 25.1 points per game in the regular season to just 16.6 points per game in the playoffs.

A major takeaway from their season was Jalen Brunson’s emergence as a standout performer. He averaged 27.8 points, 5.6 assists, and 5 rebounds per game, ranking among the top 10 in postseason scoring. Brunson’s impressive efficiency, shooting 47.4 percent from the field, solidified his status as a proven winner. In the playoffs, he was unquestionably the New York Knicks’ best and most reliable player, leading the team in clutch scoring by making 63.6 percent of his shots when the game was within five points with five minutes to go.

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