1973 New York Knicks

The Knicks' success continued for the next few years. After losing to the Bullets in the 1971 Eastern Conference finals, the team, aided by the acquisitions of Jerry Lucas and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, returned to the Finals in 1972. This time the Knicks fell to the Lakers in five games. The next year, the results were reversed, as the Knicks defeated the Lakers in five games to win their second NBA title in four years.[4] The team had one more impressive season in 1973--74, as they reached the Eastern Conference finals, where they fell in five games to the Celtics. It was after this season that Reed announced his retirement, and the team's fortunes took a turn for the worse

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[mmangum4444]

Dave DeBusschere--R.I.P. New York Knicks fans will never forget you!

[Doral4720]

The Knicks of the early 1970's epitomized what team work is all about. They were unselfish and everything was for the good of the team. Watching this video brought back wonderful memories of my youth in New York. Thank you!

[JustAintthatWay]

knicks played beautiful hoops

[CentinelThe]

This brings wetness to my eyes, I love these guys, cherished memories , I was lucky to meet Bradley a few times before and after DeBusschere was gone , Bill is a good humble guy, let's go Knicks I hope you win one before I'm gone.

[roscoegino]

What few people realize is how close they came to a dynasty. Their defense was the best in the league at the time. Had it not been for the injuries they could have won three championships in a row, at LEAST. Their intelligence and unselfishness defeated teams that were faster and quicker.

[webmail111]

@vccstudents i couldn't see it on channel 9 because it was a home game. but i was able to see it a few days later on a spanish channel. bad reception full of static and all.

[TheTzdope]

@Doral4720 when you watch the nba now, your thankful you got to see the league when it was at it's best in the late 60's to early 70's!

[streglia]

@darunguy Unquestionably one of the smartest teams of all time. They had no superstar. Several great players, but their greatness was their ability to put aside their personal egos for the betterment of the team. Incredible defense. Monroe, maybe the greatest individual one-on-one offensive players of all time, changed his style of play to fit the Knicks' concept of team offense and defense. Debusschere was one of the most underated players in NBA history. Reed and Frazier were brilliant.

[vccstudents]

I remember that comeback against the Bucks in November '72. My father and I were going crazy in the living room watching that game! I knew the Knicks would be the team to beat after that game! These guys were all deserving of the title Mr. Knick and not Patrick "GAME SEVEN INDIANA '95 FINGER ROLL MISSED" Ewing!

[coachfb18]

some great moments growing up watching this era. I was never a Knicks fan but I always respected them. I was however a Walt Fraizer fan, simply one of the best guards to play the game. An all around player which is very rare these days.

[darunguy]

The smartest pro sports team ever by far! Phil Jackson and Bill Bradley everyone knows as brilliant basketball players who had incredible careers after their playing days. How about Jerry Lucas who memorized the entire Manhattan phone book (remember phone books?). And Dick Barnett who went on to get a PHD and taught at St John's university. Walt Frazier, their playmaker was brilliant. And Dave DeBusschere was another super-smart basketball player. They played the ultimate team game!