More About New York Knicks

The term "knickerbocker" began with Dutch settlers who arrived in America in the area of New York. It was a term used for the style of pants the settlers wore, which were rolled up to the persons knees. They quickly got dubbed "Knickers", and the first team to use the name was a baseball team from Manhattan. In the summer of 1946 the basketball association allowed the New York Knicks club founder, Ned Irish, to use the name for his basketball team.The New York Knicks are in the National Basketball Association. They are also known to be the most valuable team in the league. The Knicks team was founded in 1946. They are one of only two teams left that started out and remained in their original town. The New York Knicks hold their games at the world famous Madison Square Gardens arena in Manhattan. The team colors are blue, orange, white and black. They are part of the Eastern Conference in the Atlantic Division. The New York Knicks have had several Hall of Famers including Jerry Lucas, Tom Gola, Earl Monroe and Dick McGuire. The current owner of the team is James Dolan.Some of the current players on the roster for the New York Knicks are great players like Toney Douglas, Danilo Gallinari, Ed Curry, and Al Harrington. The Madison Square Gardens where the New York Knicks play their home games is known as the world's most famous arena. It is located on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan in New York City. Inside the arena while watching a Knicks game, you can enjoy a variety of bars, and restaurants. You will need reservations for most dining areas, and these can be purchased here on our site along with your New York Knicks tickets. If you would like to attend a New York Knicks game in person check our site for more information on tickets, schedules and games being held in the famous Madison Square Gardens Arena.