At the end of a now-public speech in which New York Knicks owner James Dolan implored his players to sacrifice in pursuit of the franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years, the 71-year-old left the team’s dressing room with an emphatic message.“If you do that, at the end of 10 weeks, we’re walking out of here with rings,” Dolan said. “And we’re walking out of here with a moniker on ourselves that will never, ever f—ing go away.”He stomped his right foot to emphasize that last line, then pointed to his chest and exclaimed, “Me, too!”Dolan had been chasing that elusive championship ring for nearly three decades as executive chairman and CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., with the heaviness of that emanating through the camera. He recognized that winning one could wash away much of the criticism he received over those years.By accomplishing that goal, he brought unbridled joy to the city and, for some in the greater New York area, forever changed the way he’s perceived.But did it change how he views his other professional sports franchise, the New York Rangers, and what it will take for them to end their 32-year-and-counting Stanley Cup drought?“That’s a big thing,” Dolan said last week, when the subject of winning a title with the Rangers was broached during a radio appearance on WFAN. “I have many of the same people who are helping me with the Knicks are focusing on the Rangers, too — particularly my son Quentin, who does all the conditioning and wellness for both teams.”Dolan credited Quentin, the fourth-oldest of his six sons, for helping the Knicks stay healthy entering the playoffs and throughout their run. The 32-year-old has seen his role increase with both franchises in recent years.According to the company’s website, Quentin began as a director for MSG Sports in 2021 and has served in various advisory roles since 2023. He became senior vice president of player performance and science leader for both the Knicks and Rangers in July 2024, a position he’s held for the last two NBA and NHL seasons, and was named special advisor to the executive chairman of MSG Entertainment this February.He’s influenced a data-driven approach to fitness and injury prevention, with indications his purview will continue to expand coming off the Knicks’ title. That likely means a larger say in other aspects of the Rangers, including more direct communication with team president and general manager Chris Drury.How else might the Dolans look to apply the Knicks’ success to the Rangers? The family patriarch, who usually shies away from speaking publicly but has been much more visible in recent weeks, has offered a few hints.‘Best collector of talent’It’s difficult to examine how the Knicks built their championship team and point to a similar blueprint the Rangers can implement. NBA roster construction is vastly different from the NHL, but perhaps there are philosophical parallels Dolan can draw.