They 'll need to show players that they can compete for a title at some point in the near future .
Of course , the opinions of executives and agents in December wo n't mean much for the Knicks when they sit down with free agents in July .
Knicks 'll need to show players that Knicks can compete for a title at some point in the near future .
Of course , the opinions of executives and agents in December wo n't mean much for the Knicks when they sit down with free agents in July .