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Leon Rose vs. James Dolan: Factional Interests
At the core of the matter lies the tension between Leon Rose, the Knicks' president, and owner James Dolan. Following a season that, while not exceptional, featured both back-to-back 50-win seasons and a journey to the conference finals, the dichotomy of thoughts between Rose and Dolan became palpable. Under Dolan's urging, who felt the pressure of ticket sales and potential playoff revenue losses, Rose was left to grapple with an uncomfortable reality regarding Thibodeau's future with the team.