Representing New York City with immense pride, the storied New York Knickerbockers— more commonly known as the Knicks— proudly compete in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. As one of only two original teams that still hails from its birthplace, they share Madison Square Garden with fellow NYC-based team, The Brooklyn Nets and NHL’s iconic New York Rangers. This venue serves as their home court and has seen many legendary moments throughout history. Go Knicks!
Founded as a member of the Basketball Association of America (BAA)
69th Regiment Armory
1946-1947
Played first season at 69th Regiment Armory
69th Regiment Armory
1947
Moved to Madison Square Garden
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1949
Joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) as part of the BAA-NBL merger
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1951
Won first NBA Championship (defeated the Rochester Royals)
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1968
Moved to current Madison Square Garden
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1970
Won NBA Championship (defeated the Los Angeles Lakers)
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1972-1974
Won three consecutive Atlantic Division titles
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1973
Won Eastern Conference Championship (lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals)
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1984
Reached Eastern Conference Semifinals (lost to the Boston Celtics)
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1994
Won Eastern Conference Championship (lost to the Houston Rockets in the NBA Finals)
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1998-2001
Reached the NBA Playoffs four consecutive times, advancing to the NBA Finals in 1999 (lost to the San Antonio Spurs)
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2011-2013
Reached the NBA Playoffs three consecutive times
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2021
Reached the NBA Playoffs for the first time in eight years as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (lost to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round)
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New York Knicks FAQs
Who owns the New York Knicks?
With James Dolan at the helm, Madison Square Garden Sports owns the New York Knicks
Who is the coach of the New York Knicks?
Tom Thibodeau is the head coach of the New York Knicks.