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The Fall & Rise Of The New York Knicks After The 1973 Championship!
Manage episode 420776875 series 2589319
In this special edition, CP "The Fanchise" sits down with Adam Cribley, author of "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City." Set for release on April 15th, Adam’s book dives deep into the history of the Knicks from 1973 to 1985, capturing the essence of a team navigating its post-championship era while intertwining with the emerging hip-hop culture of New York City.
Join us as Adam shares his Knicks origin story, starting from video games in the late 80s to his admiration for players like Anthony Mason. Discover the inspiration behind his book, the research process involving interviews with former players and coaches, and the pivotal moments that defined the Knicks during this period.
Key highlights include:
*Adam’s connection to the Knicks through classic video games.
*The Knicks’ journey from their 1973 championship to the mid-80s.
*The intersection of basketball and hip-hop culture in New York City.
*The significance of the first all-black NBA team in 1979.
*Exclusive insights from interviews with Knicks legends and NBA personalities.
Don’t miss out on this in-depth conversation that brings to light the rich history and cultural impact of the New York Knicks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1188 episodes
Manage episode 420776875 series 2589319
In this special edition, CP "The Fanchise" sits down with Adam Cribley, author of "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City." Set for release on April 15th, Adam’s book dives deep into the history of the Knicks from 1973 to 1985, capturing the essence of a team navigating its post-championship era while intertwining with the emerging hip-hop culture of New York City.
Join us as Adam shares his Knicks origin story, starting from video games in the late 80s to his admiration for players like Anthony Mason. Discover the inspiration behind his book, the research process involving interviews with former players and coaches, and the pivotal moments that defined the Knicks during this period.
Key highlights include:
*Adam’s connection to the Knicks through classic video games.
*The Knicks’ journey from their 1973 championship to the mid-80s.
*The intersection of basketball and hip-hop culture in New York City.
*The significance of the first all-black NBA team in 1979.
*Exclusive insights from interviews with Knicks legends and NBA personalities.
Don’t miss out on this in-depth conversation that brings to light the rich history and cultural impact of the New York Knicks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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