Like PSG, the Knicks successfully rebuilt by ditching superstars
The New York Knicks have adopted a new sporting philosophy similar to that of Paris Saint-Germain, moving away from relying solely on international superstars. This change has led them to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, emphasizing team spirit over star power. Both teams illustrate that success can come from a more cohesive approach rather than the traditional all-star model.
- ▪The Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3.
- ▪They have reached the Finals by focusing on building a tightly knit group instead of pursuing glamour.
- ▪Both the Knicks and PSG have spent significant amounts of money to assemble their rosters, despite their different sporting environments.
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Jalen Brunson (center, with the towel) and his New York Knicks teammates during a playoff game against the Boston Celtics in New York on May 16, 2026. AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP This spring in New York, a different sporting philosophy has emerged, mirroring the shift at Paris Saint-Germain in Europe: International superstars are no longer seen as the only route to success and may even stand in the way of rebuilding a team spirit as a core value. On Wednesday, June 3, the New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. If they've reached this stage for the first time in 27 years, it is above all because they abandoned the pursuit of glamour and star power in favor of methodically building a tightly knit group.
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