New York Knicks

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Professional basketball team based in New York City

The New York Knicks are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1946 and is one of the oldest teams in the NBA. The Knicks play their home games at Madison Square Garden, which is located in the borough of Manhattan.

History

The New York Knicks were founded by Ned Irish in 1946 as part of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA. The team quickly became a competitive force in the league, making three consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 1951 to 1953.

Championship Years

The Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 1970, led by players such as Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, and Dave DeBusschere. They won their second championship in 1973, with a team that included Earl Monroe and Bill Bradley.

Recent Years

In recent years, the Knicks have struggled to regain their former glory. Despite this, they have had notable players such as Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony, and Kristaps Porziņģis.

Notable Players

• Willis Reed
• Walt Frazier
• Patrick Ewing
• Carmelo Anthony
• Kristaps Porziņģis

Retired Numbers

The Knicks have retired several jersey numbers in honor of their legendary players:

• 10 - Walt Frazier
• 12 - Dick Barnett
• 15 - Earl Monroe and Dick McGuire
• 19 - Willis Reed
• 22 - Dave DeBusschere
• 24 - Bill Bradley
• 33 - Patrick Ewing
• 613 - Red Holzman (for his 613 wins as head coach)

Home Arena

The Knicks play their home games at Madison Square Garden, often referred to as "The Garden." It is one of the most famous arenas in the world and has hosted numerous significant events in sports and entertainment.

Ownership and Management

The team is owned by James Dolan, who also owns the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). The current president is Leon Rose, and the general manager is Scott Perry. The head coach is Tom Thibodeau.

Affiliations

The Knicks' NBA G League affiliate is the Westchester Knicks, based in White Plains, New York.

Related Pages

• National Basketball Association
• Madison Square Garden
• Patrick Ewing
• Carmelo Anthony
• Willis Reed
• Walt Frazier
• James Dolan
• Tom Thibodeau

New York Knicks roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From F/C 5 Achiuwa, Precious 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 243 lb (110 kg) 1999-09-19 Memphis F 8 Anunoby, OG 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1997-07-17 Indiana G/F 25 Bridges, Mikal 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1996-08-30 Villanova G 11 Brunson, Jalen 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1996-08-31 Villanova F 4 Dadiet, Pacôme 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 2005-07-27 France G/F 3 Hart, Josh 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1995-03-06 Villanova C 55 Hukporti, Ariel 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 254 lb (115 kg) 2002-04-12 Germany G 13 Kolek, Tyler 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-03-27 Marquette G 2 McBride, Miles 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2000-09-08 West Virginia G 9 McCullar, Kevin Jr. (TW) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 2001-03-15 Kansas G 1 Payne, Cameron 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 1994-08-08 Murray State C 23 Robinson, Mitchell  7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1998-04-01 Chalmette HS (LA) F 37 Ryan, Matt (TW) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1997-04-17 Chattanooga G 44 Shamet, Landry 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-03-13 Wichita State C 20 Sims, Jericho 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1998-10-20 Texas F 00 Toppin, Jacob (TW) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2000-05-08 Kentucky F/C 32 Towns, Karl-Anthony 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 248 lb (112 kg) 1995-11-15 Kentucky

Head coach Tom Thibodeau Assistant coach(es) Daniel Brady Rick Brunson Mark Bryant Maurice Cheeks (associate HC) Darren Erman Andy Greer Daisuke Yoshimoto Legend (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate (TW) Two-way affiliate player Injured Roster Last transaction: December 24, 2024

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