Knicks title highlights shift from 'big three' championship model to depth, patience

Ingrained in the minds of fans is the classic model of how to build an NBA Champion: Get a bunch of superstars together. Miami's Big 3 with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Or Golden State's superstar core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green (and eventually Kevin Durant). The Lakers with Kobe and Shaq (or later, Kobe and Pau Gasol). Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish in Boston. Compile multiple elite superstars, put the best affordable talent you can around them,