Riley studied the team names on the list for a moment before focusing his attention back on Ewing. He knew the big man was frustrated. He legitimately understood his desire for a fresh start. But for Riley, everything came back to a relatively simple concept, one he’d grown familiar with in Los Angeles. “I want you to think about something,” Riley said. “Close your eyes and think of a championship parade on Broadway. Think about what that would mean to New York. And what it’d mean to you.”
