When the New York Knicks officially announced that Isaiah Thomas would also be taking on the role of head coach for the new season, the news drew boos even from the New York Media.
Evidently, Isaiah Thomas had failed to build a trustworthy reputation in the Big Apple over the past two seasons.
As time went on and the Knicks made no further moves, the media's expectations for their new season grew lower and lower.
When Su Xi first joined, people thought the Knicks would become a powerhouse in the East, win at least 50 games in the new season, and secure a top-four seed in the playoffs.
But now, as June had turned to September, everyone's speculation about the Knicks had become: can Little Sheep Su Xi lead this sinking ship into the playoffs?
With the new season approaching, the media churned out numerous previews and predictions.
