I can't believe how well Leon Rose has done. And they have a bunch of draft capital too. I would add Randle to the list - high draft pick but largely had fallen from grace, signed as a non max FA and a below market extension, and has made 3 all star and 2 all NBA teams since. Also single handedly took the team to their first playoffs in a decade.
In addition to the dread of that Game 5 ending, I was really worried about the possible narrative if they went on to lose the series, and how Dolan would react. This is why it also felt like more than a first round win, with the Knicks you never know how long good things will last because of their fickle owner.
Deuce's emergence after they traded Quickley and Grimes is such a fun story. And he's had a better playoffs than any of them ever had.