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New York City, home of the Knicks in upstate New York. As of 2014, around 8.5 million people lived in the Big Apple
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The Knicks play their home games in the Mecca of basketball, the legendary Madison Square Garden, which offers space for 19,763 people. The MSG as we know it today was opened in 1968
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Coach: Jeff Hornacek (since June 2016)
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General Manager: Steve Mills (since September 2013)
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The top scorer of the Knicks last season was Carmelo Anthony with an average of 21.8 points
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Melo is also the top earner in the traditional franchise: he will earn $ 24.6 million next season
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PG: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls 2015/16 season: 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists
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SG: Courtney Lee, 2015/16 season with the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets: 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists
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SF: Carmelo Anthony, Saison 2015/16: 21,8 Punkte, 7,8 Rebounds, 4,2 Assists
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PF: Kristaps Porzingis, Saison 2015/16: 14,3 Punkte, 7,3 Rebounds, 1,3 Assists
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C: Joakim Noah, 2015/16 season with the Chicago Bulls: 4.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists
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All-Time Scoring Leader: Patrick Ewing (1985-2000) mit 23.665 Punkten
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All-time rebounding leader: Here too, Patrick Ewing clearly leads the Knicks with 10,759 rebounds
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All-Time Assists Leader: Walt Frazier (1967-1977) led the Knicks to two championships and contributed 4,791 assists during that time
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A total of nine numbers are no longer awarded by the Knickerbockers. Among others the # 15 of Earl “The Pearl” Monroe (1972-80), who was part of the 1973 championship team
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Of course, Walt Frazier (1967-77), who won two rings with the Knicks, should not be missing. His # 10 is no longer awarded either. Today Frazier is at the microphone and comments on the Knicks games for the MSG Network
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Willis Reed’s number 19 (1964-74) is also hanging under the roof. The remaining numbers: # 12 (Dick Barnett), # 15 (Dick McGuire), # 22 (Dave DeBusschere), # 24 (Bill Bradley), # 33 (Patrick Ewing), # 613 (Red Holzman)
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The New York Knicks won 2 titles in their franchise history. 1970 and for the last time in 1973 with the team that can be seen in the picture
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