Adam Silver, whose leadership and decisions have been sharply criticized recently by Knicks owner James Dolan (specifically regarding the new media rights deal), is feeling NYC and the NBA energized by the Knicks’ success. “As a lifelong New Yorker, it’s fantastic to see,” Silver said. “Of course as commissioner of the league, I support all teams equally. I get a disproportionate number of comments pro-Knicks as I live in New York City and walking around the streets and you can just tell how enthusiastic the fans are in this town. I’ve always thought of New York City as a basketball town.”