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Charles Barkley explains why MSG is too prestigious for a mid-season trophy: "You're the New York Knicks, man"
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, however, agreed with the Knicks' decision not to put the NBA cup banner on the Madison Square Garden rafters, saying it defaces the names that are hanging over the Mecca.
It all started in 1947 at the old Madison Square Garden location when the Knicks defeated the Providence Steamrollers, 89-75.
“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”
MSG Networks has signed Steve Novak for a prime-time spot off the bench. The former sharpshooter, 42, who played two seasons with the Knicks, will serve in the analyst role for about a dozen games as Clyde Frazier’s backup this season, MSG Networks ...