The Knicks

  In a pretty dismal pandemic year, a bright spot for me is that my favorite pro sports team, The Knicks, are having an unexpected great year. They've gone way beyond my expectations. It's a beautiful thing.

 NY Times: Nobody Saw the Knicks Coming Behind Julius Randle, the Knicks have become one of the N.B.A.’s most surprising — and best defensive — teams. Kristaps Porzingis, who? By Marc Stein

Randle’s improvement from deep, after all, is the most significant midcareer increase in long-distance shooting proficiency in league history.