New York Knicks History: From MSG Legends to Jalen Brunson’s Revival

Step inside the full history of the New York Knicks — from the earliest days of basketball at Madison Square Garden to the modern revival led by Jalen Brunson. In this episode, we explore how the Knicks became one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises, highlighting legendary eras led by Willis Reed and Clyde Frazier, the gritty 1990s Patrick Ewing teams, and today’s squad reigniting hope across New York. Along the way, we celebrate the fans who never stopped believing, even through decades of adversity. Knicks analysts Monica McNutt, Alan Hahn, and Wally Szczerbiak weigh in with their picks for the ultimate New York Knicks Mount Rushmore, while super‑fans share what makes this franchise and MSG — the Mecca of Basketball — truly special. 00:00 - The New York Knicks and the fans who love them 01:30 - Madison Square Garden - The Mecca of Basketball 02:20 - Ned Irish and the birth of the New York Knicks 05:03 - Willis Reed and the championship era 06:51 - Patrick Ewing begins a new chapter 08:13 - Can Jalen Brunson bring another title? 10:47 - NYC erupts as Knicks return to the East Finals 11:49 - Superfan Anthony Donahue 14:31 - Doug Berns, the “Weird Al” of Knicks fandom 17:53 - Mount Rushmore of the New York Knicks » Subscribe to News 12 Originals: https://bit.ly/n12youtubeoriginals About News 12 Originals: News 12 Originals feature exclusive television series and documentaries dedicated to entertainment and engagement. Explore the popular Long Island region in The East End, uncover secrets across NY, NJ, and CT in Revealed, and dive into the true crime docuseries Crime Files, which tells local crime stories through the perspectives of victims, detectives, and News 12 journalists. Additionally, watch Emmy Award-winning documentaries from the Team 12 Investigates journalists. Connect with News 12 Originals: Where to Watch News 12: https://bit.ly/3Var02B Visit the News 12 Website: https://bit.ly/44CsG89 Subscribe to News 12 Originals on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dyeWzd Find News 12 on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4agiXWl Follow News 12 Originals on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZKJcS6 Follow News 12 on X (formerly Twitter): https://bit.ly/4dyezVl #Knicks #Basketball #NBA New York Knicks History: From MSG Legends to Jalen Brunson’s Revival