Today, 06:19 AM
The first person to receive a ring during the Knicks’ on-court ceremony, team president Leon Rose, opened his black box to reveal a shiny, sparkling ring adorned with diamonds and Knicks-blue sapphires, commemorating the team’s 2026 NBA championship. But as the boxes were handed to the coaching staff, well, the men didn’t open them. Because their rings weren’t inside. Seven league sources, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, said the Knicks assistant coaches didn't get rings on banner night. Two of those sources told The Athletic that the assistants learned earlier Tuesday that they would not be getting their rings that evening, which came as no surprise because they had not yet been fitted for one and that boxes without their rings were a late addition to the ceremony. “(Employee name), this one is on the house. MSG is issuing a complimentary employee championship ring. The same jeweler, the same craftsmanship, personalized with your name. No cost to you. “There are two designs to choose from: Championship Gold and Garden Classic. Reserve the one you want below.” But the email was a fake-out, a phishing test Madison Square Garden sent to see if those employees would click, multiple team sources said.
New York Times
New York Times