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New York Knicks - Definition and Overview

The New York Knicks (or New York Knickerbockers) are a National Basketball Association team based in New York, New York.

Founded: 1946, as part of the Basketball Association of America
Formerly known as:
Home Arena: Madison Square Garden
Uniform colors: Blue and orange
Logo design: The words "NEW YORK KNICKS" above a basketball on top of an upturned Equilateral Triangle
NBA Championships: 1970, 1973
Contents
1 Franchise history
2 Players of note

2.1 Basketball Hall of Famers:
2.2 Not to be forgotten:
2.3 Retired numbers:
2.4 Current stars:

3 Coaches and others

3.1 Basketball Hall of Famers:
3.2 Not to be forgotten:

4 External links

Franchise history

The Knicks are one of only two teams of the original National Basketball Association still located in its original city (the other being the Boston Celtics). The Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merged in 1949 to form the NBA.

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers:

Not to be forgotten:

Retired numbers:

Current stars:

Coaches and others

Basketball Hall of Famers:

Not to be forgotten:

External links

For the career of the expression "Knickerbocker," see Knickers.


National Basketball Association
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics | New Jersey Nets | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Toronto Raptors
Central Division: Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks
Southeast Division: Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Bobcats | Miami Heat | Orlando Magic | Washington Wizards
Western Conference
Northwest Division: Denver Nuggets | Minnesota Timberwolves | Portland Trail Blazers | Seattle SuperSonics | Utah Jazz
Pacific Division: Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings
Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets | Memphis Grizzlies | New Orleans Hornets | San Antonio Spurs

Example Usage of Knicks
PuNiSheR1: @40oz_VAN lol yea I know I was suppose to go see it yesterday but we ended up hitting a Knicks game. But that shits gonna b sickkk.
LargeProfessor: @NBATVEric yes the Knicks would be better because of the allure of playing in Madison Square Garden.
TheGameSheet: @The_Real_JRanks It's tough not to when they play like this. Fantasy gold for anyone who has their opponents. Like playing Knicks/Suns/Raps.
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