New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden Games
34 videos • 785 views • by Momo ももル The New York Knicks is my favorite NBA team. Although they may not be among the most successful teams, they have a fiercely competitive spirit. While the Knicks have had their share of superstars like Ewing and Carmelo, I've always felt that they played with a strong sense of collective effort and brotherhood. Also, the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden is electrifying. The fans in New York are incredibly passionate and unreserved in expressing their feelings about the team during home games. My all-time favorite Knicks players are Carmelo Anthony, Allan Houston, John Starks, Larry Johnson, Patrick Ewing, "The X-Man" Xavier McDaniel, Jeremy Lin, Latrell Sprewell, Mark Jackson, Charles Oakley, Marcus Camby, and especially Charlie Ward. I particularly connected with Charlie Ward because I played point guard in high school. Watching him handle similar challenges and learning experiences on the court really resonated with me the most. Even though many of these players spent most of their careers before my time being born in the late 90s, watching rebroadcasts and past recordings as a Gen Z has really deepened my appreciation for their contributions to the franchise's history. From the ages of six to twelve, my father worked at Nippon TV, overseeing the international broadcast of NBA games for Japan. During school breaks and vacations, I would join him in the United States to watch live games at Madison Square Garden and the First Union Center in Philadelphia. At just six years old, the atmosphere felt like Disneyland to me—I really enjoyed the crowd's energy and the friendliness of those around me. Plus, it gave me the opportunity to practice and learn English interacting with other young fans. It was during these visits that Allen Iverson became my all-time favorite NBA player. The Knicks games initially sparked my interest and led me to watch earlier 90s and 2000s matchups, especially the 1992 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Knicks and the Bulls. That series was a physical slugfest, with both teams refusing to back down until the very last game. I believe this fierce competitive spirit has become a defining characteristic of the team's identity over the years.