Jackson asks Knicks fans to remain optimistic: 'We have a clear plan'

Rest easy, New York basketball enthusiasts. The Knickerbockers have a plan. 

That's what Knicks president Phil Jackson told season-ticket holders in a letter and video message sent Monday, writes ESPN New York's Ian Begley. 

Here's Mr. Jackson:

While I know this has been a challenging season for our team on the court, I can also tell you that everyone in the organization is working tirelessly to get our Knicks back to a place where we are once again competing at the highest level.

We have made key roster moves to free up significant cap space that will provide us greater flexibility to acquire talent in this summer's free agency. And for the first time in many years, we expect to have a top pick in the NBA Draft this June. These are key steps to building a roster of players that have both the talent and character to win in New York and who, alongside Carmelo Anthony, will become a team that can become a consistent winner.

The Knicks are the worst. Literally. They're at the bottom of the NBA table at 14-60, in what has been the worst season in franchise history. 

Jackson, though, has his eyes on the prize. He has one goal, and one goal only: 

Despite the disappointing 2014-15 season, we are steadfast in our resolve to do what is necessary to deliver on our ultimate goal of bringing a championship back to New York

The Knicks are expected to have around $25 million to spend this summer, and Jackson asked supporters to remain optimistic through a lost season:

We have a clear plan and expect our efforts to take really take shape as we enter the 2015 draft and free agency in the months ahead. I ask that you remain optimistic and hope you will join us on our continued journey as we build a team that once again reflects the spirit of being a New York Knick.

Think of it this way: The Knicks can't get worse.