Breaking down the trustworthiness of New York sports’ prominent GMs — as one stands above rest
The article evaluates the trustworthiness of prominent general managers (GMs) in New York sports, highlighting Leon Rose of the Knicks as the most trusted figure. It discusses various moves made by Rose and the mixed reactions they received from fans. Brian Cashman of the Yankees is also mentioned, indicating a divided opinion among fans regarding his performance.
- ▪Leon Rose is currently considered the most trusted GM in New York sports.
- ▪His decisions, including the signing of Jalen Brunson, have sparked debate among fans.
- ▪Brian Cashman is ranked lower due to mixed feelings from Yankees fans about his management.
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open mike Mike Vaccaro Breaking down the trustworthiness of New York sports’ prominent GMs — as one stands above rest By Mike Vaccaro Published May 23, 2026, 4:07 p.m. ET Chris Drury, and head coach Mike Sullivan, during a press conference at the Rangers training facility in Tarrytown, New York. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post CLEVELAND — We talk about GMs and trust a lot around here, but we’ve never actually qualified that in an honest-to-goodness index system. So let’s do it, with six categories: Master Class 1. Leon Rose, Knicks: It’s hard to argue who the single-most-trusted man in New York sports is right now. It isn’t even a close vote. Here’s the thing, too: Leon didn’t construct this team via public consensus.
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