Historically, the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn competed via the Dodgers–Giants rivalry, when the two teams were known as the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
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The Knicks of the older NBA forced the Armory to back out three months before opening day, forcing the Nets to be left scrambling for a venue with opening day approaching, and it finally settled on the Teaneck Armory in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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The Nets were originally established in 1966 as a founding member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), to be named the New York Americans, and league had intended for the team to play at the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan.
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With ABC's Chris Schenkel and Jack Twyman leading speculation about what the Knicks could do to guard Chamberlain, Reed emerged from the locker room and joined his team on the floor, shocking thousands and surprising the Lakers.
The Knicks had the most wins in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, and their 60–22 record earned them the conference's top seed in the 1993 NBA Playoffs.
This marked the last season in which the Knicks (and all other MSG properties) were owned by Paramount Communications (formerly Gulf+Western), which was sold near the end of the season to Viacom, which in turn sold them to ITT Corporation and Cablevision.
Anucha Browne Sanders, American former women's basketball player, former executive for the New York Knicks of the NBA
Several days after her firing in January 2006, Browne Sanders filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against New York Knicks general manager Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden (the corporation which owns the Knicks and several other New York sports franchises).
In one of the most argued calls in NBA history, a questionable foul was called by Hue Hollins (who ironically was the same referee who officiated the controversial finish in Game 5 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals, and arguably opted not to call a foul on Charles Smith's multiple putback attempts in the waning seconds) in the closing seconds of Game 5 against Pippen, which gave Hubert Davis two free throws to turn a one-point deficit into a one-point victory for the Knicks.
Jason Richardson (Phoenix Suns), Anthony Roberson (Chicago Bulls) Maurice Ager (NJ Nets) and Wilson Chandler (NY Knicks) are some of the Hurricanes' most notable alumni.
J. R. Smith (Earl Smith III, born 1985), NBA player currently with the New York Knicks
Kiki Vandeweghe (born 1958), his son, former basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers
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Ernie Vandeweghe (born 1928), former basketball player for the New York Knicks
He is a fan of baseball, football and basketball, often talking about his favorite teams, the Mets, Giants and Knicks (while occasionally tipping his hat to his adopted hometown teams in Orlando and Phoenix), as well as how he is currently performing in various fantasy leagues.
Miller also flashed the choke sign to the Knicks' number one fan, Spike Lee, while leading the Pacers to the come from behind victory.
On June 22, 2006, the Knicks fired coach Larry Brown, and owner James Dolan replaced him with Thomas under the condition that he show "evident progress" or be fired.
They met in the playoffs 6 times from 1993-2000, fueling a rivalry epitomized by the enmity between Reggie Miller and prominent Knick fan Spike Lee.
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Despite the animosity between the 2 teams, Miller was featured in a cameo in the 1998 film He Got Game, directed by Spike Lee.
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Miller hit several long 3's during the quarter while engaging in an animated discussion with Spike Lee, who was seated courtside.
He reunited with Knicks players Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler on this team as they prepared for the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
Not since Oded Kattash agreed to a contract with the New York Knicks in 1999 had an Israeli player come so close to playing in the NBA.
Amar'e Stoudemire (1982 - ), professional basketball player for the NY Knicks.
Scott Layden was fired on December 22, 2003 by New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
Glen Grunwald - Senior Vice President, Basketball Operations - New York Knicks
When great seats at a Knicks game don't interest him, she discovers that bed and bath items are what really get him going.
During a time-out called by the Knicks, both teams prepared for what was seen as the only possible way the Knicks could win in regulation: an alley oop tap-in from out of bounds by Patrick Ewing.
The jury or counsel is invariably swayed by Keyrock's argument, except every time the Judge announces the verdict in his favor, Keyrock is distracted by some other event like watching a Knicks game on his portable TV ("I'm sorry, Your Honor, I was distracted by the tiny people in this magic box"), or by a cell phone call, and the verdict has to be repeated.
Charles Smith (1985), played basketball for New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers,Florida Beachdogs & San Antonio Spurs.