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 The Knicks were founded in 1946 and are one of the original teams from the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later became the NBA.[([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/new-york-knicks|ebsco]])]
+===== Name Origin =====
+“Knickerbockers” comes from the pants Dutch settlers wore in the 1600s. It became slang for New Yorkers.[([[https://www.nba.com/knicks/history/knickerbocker|nba]])]
+===== Only Original Team Still in the Same City =====
+The Knicks are the only original NBA team to have never relocated or changed names.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/5-nba-teams-never-changed-name-feat-boston-celtics|sportskeeda]])]
+===== Madison Square Garden Icons =====
+They’ve played in Madison Square Garden since 1968—one of the most famous arenas in the world.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-is-Madison-Square-Garden-the-countrys-most-famous-arena|quora]])]
+===== The Garden Has a Signature Sound =====
+MSG is known for its unique acoustics—players and fans often say it “sounds different.”[([[https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/copper/favorite-venues-part-three-madison-square-garden?srsltid=AfmBOorspUTvILM0-tB_YcezH7HUwqM7H6QqcTAMGIJv39DK2QNq9wuO|psaudio]])]
+===== First Game Winners =====
+The Knicks won the first-ever BAA (NBA) game on November 1, 1946, against the Toronto Huskies.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-1/nba-first-game-new-york-knicks|history]])]
+===== Walt “Clyde” Frazier's Swagger =====
+Frazier was known for both lockdown defense and being one of the NBA’s original fashion icons.[([[https://athletesquarterly.com/athletes/walt-frazier/|athletesquarterly]])]
+===== Phil Jackson Played Here First =====
+Before coaching the Bulls and Lakers to 11 titles, Jackson was a Knicks forward and won two titles with them.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Phil-Jackson|britannica]])]
+===== Championship Legacy =====
+The Knicks won NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/last-time-knicks-won-nba-championship-1973-frazier-reed/b61d03fa0043a7d85b9fc789|sportingnews]])]
+===== Legendary Broadcast Team =====
+The Knicks' broadcasts are graced by Hall of Famer Walt Frazier and play-by-play legend Mike Breen—famous for his “BANG!” calls.[([[https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27852002/the-espn-daily-podcast-how-listen-episode-guide-more|espn]])]
+===== Willis Reed’s Heroic Game 7 =====
+Reed famously limped onto the court in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals, inspiring the team to victory.[([[http://www.famousdaily.com/history/willis-reed-knicks-game-7-finals-victory.html|famousdaily]])]
+===== Strong Alumni Network =====
+Notable Knicks alumni include Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, Allan Houston, and John Starks.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1722899-ranking-the-top-25-players-in-ny-knicks-history|bleacherreport]])]
+===== 90s Rivalries =====
+The Knicks’ 1990s battles with the Bulls, Heat, and Pacers are some of the fiercest in NBA history.[([[https://nypost.com/2023/04/29/inside-legendary-moments-that-lit-fire-under-fierce-knicks-heat-rivalry-afraid-for-our-lives/|nypost]])]
+===== Owned by Madison Square Garden Company =====
+The team is currently owned by James Dolan and the MSG Sports group.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6226872/2025/03/25/james-dolan-adam-silver-owner-commissioner-nba/|nytimes]])]
+===== One of the Most Valuable Teams =====
+Despite performance struggles, the Knicks consistently rank among the most valuable franchises in sports.[([[https://www.quora.com/How-is-it-that-the-New-York-Knicks-are-the-most-valuable-NBA-team-despite-having-a-bad-record|quora]])]
+===== Draft History Hit and Miss =====
+The Knicks have had both major successes (Patrick Ewing) and infamous misses (Frederic Weis) in the NBA Draft.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/9e3wlp/did_you_know_that_the_knicks_wasted_a_draft_pick/|reddit]])]
+===== Patrick Ewing’s Era =====
+Ewing led the Knicks from 1985 to 2000 and is still the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/17/sports/pro-basketball-ewing-forever-linked-to-knicks-will-retire-with-all-but-a-title.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Tallest Knick Ever =====
+Gheorghe Mureșan, at 7'7", briefly played for the Knicks in the late 1990s.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2015/03/27/nbas-tallest-players|si]])]
+===== Clean Court Design =====
+The Knicks’ classic blue-and-orange court at MSG is known for its sleek and clean design.[([[https://www.highlandmint.com/blogs/courts/new-york-knicks-court?srsltid=AfmBOorF0AgILfYO_-J5nKu7KJFuy6Y3A1auJg_pH1VBdhT0BL56MVbr|highlandmint]])]
+===== Celebrity Row =====
+Celebs like Spike Lee, Chris Rock, and Tracy Morgan are regulars at Knicks home games.[([[https://www.aol.com/celebrities-diehards-ny-knicks-fans-082403477.html|aol]])]
+===== Spike Lee Superfan =====
+Director Spike Lee is practically a part of the team—he’s been a courtside fixture for decades.[([[https://www.vibe.com/gallery/spike-lee-greatest-courtside-moments-1234931229/|vibe]])]
+===== Ice Cold Streak =====
+From 2013 to 2020, the Knicks had one of the worst records in the league.[([[https://www.landofbasketball.com/teams/records_new_york_knicks.htm|landofbasketball]])]
+===== Recent Resurgence =====
+With players like Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, the Knicks have become playoff contenders again.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/article/3-biggest-knicks-questions-heading-135708065.html|yahoo]])]
+===== International Appeal =====
+The Knicks are a globally recognized brand, popular in Europe, Asia, and Africa.[([[https://apnews.com/article/knicks-east-celtics-cavaliers-11e1f715ac1411252ceb3ec44b9bf18d|apnews]])]
+===== Madison Square Garden College History =====
+Before becoming an NBA haven, MSG was known for legendary college basketball matchups.[([[https://letsgodu.com/2020/02/19/pioneer-flashback-when-du-basketball-was-a-regular-at-madison-square-garden-part-i/|letsgodu]])]
+===== Iconic PA Voice =====
+Mike Walczewski has been the PA announcer at MSG since the early ‘90s.[([[https://news.fordham.edu/fordham-magazine/mike-walczewskis-top-five-moments-at-madison-square-garden/|fordham]])]
+===== Not Just Basketball =====
+Madison Square Garden has hosted major boxing, concerts, wrestling, and more—adding to the Knicks’ mystique.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/16/sports/baseball/16sandomir.html|nytimes]])]
+===== The Charles Oakley Incident =====
+In 2017, former Knick Charles Oakley was ejected and arrested at MSG, causing a public feud with ownership.[([[https://sportslitigationalert.com/charles-oakley-the-new-york-knicks-classic-dont-invite-ems/|sportslitigationalert]])]
+===== Anthem Tradition =====
+Each home game at MSG starts with live performances of the national anthem.[([[https://www.msg.com/msg-english-follow-along-tour-guide|msg]])]
+===== Fastest Triple-Double =====
+In 2022, Immanuel Quickley recorded one of the fastest triple-doubles in team history.[([[https://www.nba.com/player/1630193/immanuel-quickley/bio|nba]])]
+===== Franchise Leaders =====
+Points: Patrick Ewing, Assists: Walt Frazier, Rebounds: Patrick Ewing.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=most+points%2Brebounds%2Bassists+by+knicks+players+career+average|statmuse]])]
+===== Video Game Legends =====
+The Knicks have been a top-tier team in classic NBA games like NBA Jam and NBA Live.[([[https://www.tsn.ca/ranking-the-original-nba-jam-duos-1.1465507|tsn]])]
+===== Defense Wins Games =====
+The '90s Knicks were known for their bruising, defensive-first basketball style.[([[https://phscharge.com/4401/arts-and-entertainment/why-the-nba-has-moved-past-the-90s-era/|phscharge]])]
+===== Homegrown Pride =====
+The team has occasionally featured players from NYC, like Kemba Walker and Mark Jackson.[([[https://nypost.com/2021/11/05/kemba-walker-and-the-knicks-may-keep-us-guessing-all-season/|nypost]])]
+===== The Shot Clock Debut =====
+The 24-second shot clock was introduced in 1954—partially influenced by slow-paced Knicks games.[([[https://resources.library.lemoyne.edu/c.php?g=1251716&p=9172875|lemoyne]])]
+===== Allan Houston’s $100 Million Deal =====
+In 2001, the Knicks gave Houston a then-massive $100M contract—sparking debates for years.[([[https://hoopshype.com/lists/ranking-the-highest-paid-players-in-new-york-knicks-history/|hoopshype]])]
+===== Jersey Evolution =====
+The Knicks have had minimal jersey redesigns—keeping a timeless blue, orange, and white scheme.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NYKnicks/comments/ohb2oi/these_are_fire_knicks_jersey_redesigns_by/|reddit]])]
+===== Record Attendance =====
+MSG regularly sells out games, even during rough seasons.[([[https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-12-27/celebrities-are-being-punished-at-madison-square-garden-with-no-more-free-tickets.html|elpais]])]
+===== Jeremy Lin’s Lightning Run =====
+“Linsanity” in 2012 made Jeremy Lin a global phenomenon almost overnight.[([[https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/5/24/harvard-jeremy-lin-linsanity-commenecement-2012/|thecrimson]])]
+===== Classic Logo =====
+The Knicks’ “basketball with lettering” logo has been tweaked but largely unchanged since 1964.[([[https://www.nba.com/knicks/history/knicks-logos|nba]])]
+===== The Frozen Envelope Theory =====
+A famous conspiracy theory suggests the Knicks’ envelope was chilled in 1985 to help them draft Ewing.[([[https://www.patrickhruby.net/2012/06/the-truth-is-out-there.html|patrickhruby]])]
+===== Red Holzman’s Legacy =====
+Coach Red Holzman led the team to both championships and remains a revered figure in Knicks history.[([[https://www.everand.com/book/443952611/Red-Holzman-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-a-Hall-of-Fame-Basketball-Coach|everand]])]
+===== Longest Losing Streak =====
+The Knicks suffered a franchise-worst 18-game losing streak in 2019.[([[https://empirewritesback.com/2019/02/12/new-york-knicks-reach-alltime-low-17th-straight-loss/|empirewritesback]])]
+===== Knicks Tape Era =====
+In the early 2010s, fans coined “Knicks Tape” to hype up a fun, underdog team.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NYKnicks/comments/ue6ju3/does_anyone_still_say_knickstape/|reddit]])]
+===== Unmatched Atmosphere =====
+There’s nothing quite like a Knicks playoff game at MSG—the crowd, the pressure, the energy are electric.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4438450/2023/04/24/cavaliers-knicks-madison-square-garden/|nytimes]])]

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