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All the dumb moments that make this title so much sweeter: Part II (1990-01)

Looking back at the New York franchise during the 1990s, a retrospective series recalls the pivotal roster decisions and seasons that defined the decade before Patrick Ewing's eventual departure. Among the highlighted missteps was a 1990 deal that sent Rod Strickland away in exchange for veteran guard Maurice Cheeks, a move that left the team wishing for a different playmaker during subsequent deep postseason runs.

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