Before the Knicks won a championship, James Dolan told players their families would have to sacrifice, too

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New York Knicks owner James Dolan and president Leon Rose celebrate the team's NBA championship win with the players.
Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to "eliminate all distractions" in a speech ahead of their playoff run.

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The latest NYC hustle: $100+ to hold a Knicks parade spot

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New York Knicks players celebrate while receiving the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The New York Knicks will be honored in Manhattan on Thursday with a ticker-tape parade.

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Vintage photos show what New York City was like the last time the Knicks were NBA champions

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New York Knicks guard Walt Frazier (10) handles the ball during game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden, New York City, Feb. 17, 1973.
New York Knicks guard Walt Frazier during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden in 1973.

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Spike Lee says there's one Oscar he'd trade 'in a second' for a Knicks championship

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Spike Lee at an NBA game supporting the New York Knicks.
Spike Lee says he'll give up one of his Oscars for a Knicks championship.

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Jordyn Woods' Knicks bag isn't just lucky. It's smart business.

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Jordyn Woods at Madison Square Garden in April 2026.
Jordyn Woods at Madison Square Garden in April 2026.

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I'm Karl-Anthony Towns. Here's a day in my life on the New York Knicks, from a bone broth breakfast to 2-hour pre-game naps.

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New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns starts his mornings with a light breakfast and focuses more on mobility work in his strength training.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karl-Anthony Towns, a 30-year-old basketball player for the New York Knicks. This story has been edited for length and clarity.

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