James Dolan opens up to The Post about the making of this Knicks NBA Finals run — and what it means to NYC

The Post’s Steve Serby spoke with Knicks owner James Dolan on Friday. They discussed myriad topics, including how much the Knicks mean to the city, how this team was built and if he’s allowed himself yet to dream of the Canyon of Heroes.

Q: Do you feel that this team represents New York … New York City?

A: It represents the people of New York City, yes. Absolutely. That’s New Yorkers, right? They’re tough, they’re gritty, they’re full of personality. But they’re also high-character individuals. You have a good sense of right and wrong and what’s fair and what’s not, and if you cross it with ’em, you’re gonna get a New York hello. That’s New Yorkers, right? We’re not subtle, but we’re very straightforward. New Yorkers, they love effort. They don’t just love winners, they love effort … sincere effort. And if there’s nothing else you’re getting from the Knicks, you’re getting sincere effort. And so, I do think they represent New York.

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Q: Your general thoughts about the Spurs and Thunder (the Spurs hadn’t yet beaten the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals).

A: I’m happy it’s going seven games. Because I think we’re gonna be ready. I’m very optimistic.

I think we’re going to win. Either team, I think we’re going to win.

So bring ’em on!

I’m excited for New York. The Knicks right now are providing something to New York that we don’t have, that we need: some optimism, some enthusiasm. Everybody, regardless of your political persuasion, everybody’s a Knicks fan, if you haven’t noticed.

Knicks owner James Dolan opens up to The Post’s Steve Serby about the team’s run to the NBA Finals. Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post

Q: How would you sum up why you believe this team will win the championship?

A: Because they’re a team. Because they have heart, and they have that X factor in heart. And we’ve seen it all season long, but we’ve really seen it in the playoffs, and in talking to them, they’re gonna be almost impossible to beat. Because they have that heart, and you’re never gonna get them to quit. They will never quit. That’s how winners…

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