The pre-playoff James Dolan speech delivered to the Knicks — ‘I know you can do it. . .You know you can do it’

James Dolan delivered an impassioned 15-minute speech to the Knicks before the April 3 shootaround. Recorded on video, the address implored the team to sacrifice everything to compete in a mission years in the making, expressing confidence in their ability to succeed. Additionally, Dolan promised championship rings to the players and recognized the contributions of the Knicks’ significant others, highlighting the collective effort required to achieve their goals during the pre-playoff period.