From the hardwood of Madison Square Garden to the streets of the five boroughs, Empire State of Basketball tells the complete and compelling story of the New York Knicks-one of the NBA’s most iconic and enduring franchises. Spanning over seven decades of triumph, heartbreak, grit, and revival, this book traces the journey of a team whose legacy transcends wins and losses and lives in the hearts of its fans.
Dive deep into the golden eras of Reed, Frazier, and Monroe, relive the defensive battles of the ’90s under Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy, and explore the modern resurgence led by Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, and Tom Thibodeau. Each chapter brings the Garden’s roar to life while examining the cultural and emotional bonds between New York City and its team.
With rich storytelling, detailed timelines, and biographies of Knicks legends, this is the ultimate tribute to a franchise defined not only by banners, but by loyalty, passion, and the enduring spirit of basketball in the Empire State.