The New York Knicks, established in 1946 by Ned Irish, are a storied NBA franchise based in Manhattan, New York City. As one of the league’s founding members, the Knicks have seen varying levels of success. They won two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973 under coach Red Holzman, and reached the Finals in 1994 and 1999 during the Patrick Ewing era. Known for their tough defense in the 1990s, the team has struggled in recent years but claimed a division title in 2012-13. Playing home games at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks remain an iconic team in the NBA.
Team Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Founded | 1946 |
| History | New York Knicks (1946–present) |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Team Colors | Royal Blue, Orange, Silver, Black, White |
| Main Sponsor | Sphere |
| President | Leon Rose |
| General Manager | Gersson Rosas |
| Head Coach | Tom Thibodeau |
| Ownership | Madison Square Garden Sports (James Dolan, Executive Chairman) |
| Affiliation(s) | Westchester Knicks |
| Championships | 2 (1970, 1973) |
| Conference Titles | 4 (1972, 1973, 1994, 1999) |
| Division Titles | 8 (1953, 1954, 1970, 1971, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2013) |
| Retired Numbers | 8 (10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 24, 33, 613) |
| Website | www.nba.com/knicks |
Team Stats
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8th | 41-41 | Tom Thibodeau | Julius Randle |
| 2023 | 5th | 47-35 | Tom Thibodeau | Julius Randle |
| 2022 | 11th | 37-45 | Tom Thibodeau | Julius Randle |
| 2021 | 4th | 41-31 | Tom Thibodeau | Julius Randle |
| 2020 | 12th | 21-45 | Mike Miller | Julius Randle |
| 2019 | 12th | 17-65 | David Fizdale | Marcus Morris |
| 2018 | 14th | 29-53 | Jeff Hornacek | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 2017 | 12th | 31-51 | Jeff Hornacek | Carmelo Anthony |
| 2016 | 12th | 32-50 | Derek Fisher | Carmelo Anthony |
| 2015 | 9th | 32-50 | Derek Fisher | Carmelo Anthony |
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