Club History
24 entries in the New York Knicks compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Second NBA Championship Victory (1973)The Knicks' gritty defense and legendary leadership secured their second title in 1973.Founding of the New York Knicks (1946)Born in 1946, the Knicks became the first BAA/NBA franchise to call New York City home.Walt Frazier Era DominanceOriginal. Knickerbocker. Champion.First NBA Championship Victory (1970)The night the city stopped breathing as Willis Reed walked onto the court to lead his teamPat Riley Coaching TenureOften referred to as 'the Godfather', Riley is regarded as one of the greatest NBA figures1999 NBA Finals AppearanceThe Impossible Eight: When New York Defied Logic to Reach the SummitPatrick Ewing Franchise CareerThe iron-clad pillar who carried the Knicks through a decade of championship contention.Intense Rivalry with Chicago BullsA brutal collision of grit and greatness that defined 1990s basketball.1994 Eastern Conference Finals vs PacersSeven games of pure grit that forged a generation and returned the Knicks to the NBA FinalHistoric Rivalry with Boston CelticsThe ultimate East Coast clash: Gritty New York defense meets legendary Boston execution.Defensive Identity of the 1990sWhere grit met glory and the league learned to fear the Garden grind.Madison Square Garden LegacyThe stage where New York basketball history is written in sweat and hardwood.Retired Jersey Numbers HonorsTwelve legends, twelve banners, forever watching over the Garden.Willis ReedThe heart of the Knicks' championship era.Bill BradleyFrom Princeton star to Knicks champion to U.S. senator.1970 NBA TitleWillis Reed's limping walk ignited a city, and Clyde's dominance secured the crown.1973 NBA TitleOne limp, seven games, and a legacy forged in Madison Square Garden.Patrick EwingThe cornerstone of the Knicks' 1990s success and an 11-time All-Star.Pat RileyThe Godfather of NBA coaching and executive success.Charles OakleyThe Oak Tree: Knicks enforcer and rebounding legendDave DeBusschereTwo-time NBA champion (1970, 1973) with the New York KnicksEarl MonroeEarl "The Pearl" Monroe: Hall of Fame guard, NBA champion, and creator of the "shake-and-bHubie BrownTwo-time NBA Coach of the Year and Hall of Famer who led the Knicks from 1982 to 1986.Phil Jackson13-time NBA champion, Hall of Fame coach, and architect of the triangle offense.
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