Rick Pitino calls Knicks ‘championship-driven’ after noticing marked improvement
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New York — May 12, 2026: Veteran basketball coach Rick Pitino said he sees a noticeable difference in the New York Knicks, describing the team as “championship driven,” according to a report published Tuesday.
The brief assessment highlighted what Pitino views as a new level of focus and determination from the franchise as it pursues its first NBA title since 1973.
Source: New York Post
