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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]])]

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