{
  "id": 15837282,
  "title": "The New York Knicks legends who handed out NBA Championship rings, including Walt Frazier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/the-new-york-knicks-legends-who-handed-out-nba-championship-rings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T02:27:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-knicks-legends-handed-nba-022743095.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a historic moment for the New York Knicks, the team celebrating its 2026-27 NBA championship victory honored several legendary players who had helped the franchise win titles in the past. With the 2026-27 season about to commence against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks gave out championship rings to some of the biggest names in their history. Among those presenting the rings were Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, and Willis Reed's wife, Gale Reed – all of whom were part of the legendary 1973 Knicks team that claimed the NBA championship.\n\nThe 1973 Knicks, featuring a core that also won the title in 1970, included Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, Dave DeBusschere, and Earl Monroe. The team defeated the Baltimore Bullets and the Boston Celtics to reach the NBA Finals, where they beat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 to claim their second title. Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, Dave DeBusschere, and Earl Monroe were present to hand out the rings to the new Knicks stars at Madison Square Garden.\n\nThis moment symbolizes a 'changing of the guard' for the Knicks, as new franchise legends such as Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart take the stage. The team's success in the 70s, with two championships in just four years, sets the stage for the current team to defend their title in the 2026-27 season.",
  "summary": "The new legends of the New York Knicks received their NBA championship rings from all the past legends in franchise history. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and all the other New York Knicks stars brought a championship to the franchise after 53 years in 2026.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Knicks start their championship celebration by hanging an NBA Cup banner they previously refused",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/knicks-start-their-championship-celebration-by-hanging-an-nba-cup",
        "published": "2026-10-20T21:58:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Knicks raise NBA championship banner, hand out elaborate rings complete with a miniature Madison Square Garden inside",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/knicks-raise-nba-championship-banner-hand-out-elaborate-rings",
        "published": "2026-10-20T23:18:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}