Knicker Bonkers

About this book

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe complete chronicle of the New York Knicks' Championship SeasonIn 2026, New York went Knickerbonkers. Fans partied like it was 1999 as the Knicks fought their way to the NBA Finals, this time vanquishing the San Antonio Spurs and ending a 53-year title drought.Their success was anything but certain. With new head coach Mike Brown at the helm and superstar Jalen Brunson leading the charge, the team captured the NBA Cup in December but finished the regular season third in the Eastern Conference. Their struggles carried into the first round against the Hawks before the Knicks at last found their rhythm, rolling to a generational 13-game playoff winning streak that crushed the 76ers and Cavaliers.Knicker Bonkers chronicles this championship run for the ages that saw New Yorkers gathering at bodegas, barbershops, parks and pizzerias to cheer on their team. Featuring in-depth analysis and features from the New York Post alongside vivid action photography, this commemorative book captures the energy of Madison Square Garden and a city once again on top of the basketball world