The National Basketball Association seems to only go upwards on the rollercoaster financially. As time goes forward, the NBA is increasing in value. With it, the values of the contending teams are also increasing. More precisely, the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Golden State Warriors. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS: VALUED BY OWNER Golden State Warriors [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/36ea2f8c2d9f312c5b8a9ebeacc0a484_crop_exact-473x315.jpg] Forbes recently published its annual list of most valued franchises [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2020/02/11/nba-team-values-2020-lakers-and-warriors-join-knicks-in-rarefied-4-billion-club/#199e90fa2032]. According to this list, the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks hold the topmost positions. However, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob feels otherwise. He feels that the Warriors deserve to be on the top. According to the list, the Knicks are 5th ($ 4 billion) and the Lakers are a close 8th ( $ 3.7 billion). The Warriors follow the Lakers in the list at number 9 with $3.5 billion. “Forbes is more of a general indicator. Its revenue estimates are understated for Golden State. We have much more revenue than the Knicks and Lakers.”, Lacob told Bill Shea of the Athletic. “These are all estimates. I have no idea how they come up with these numbers. I’ve heard they talk to people at the NBA and maybe certain teams. Maybe (they’re accurate) on a relative basis in terms of the values. On an absolute basis, that’s up for debate.”, Lacob argued. KNICKS, LAKERS, WARRIORS: RANKING REGARDLESS OF GAME Golden State Warriors [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-10-at-4.37.47-PM.jpeg] The New York Knicks have been struggling in the recent seasons. However, this has not tampered with their revenue. This kept them on the topmost spot in terms of NBA teams in the list. On the contrary, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a hell of a season. They have an every improving roster. They have stars like LeBron James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/], Anthony Davis [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/anthony-davis/] etc. The playoffs also seem hopeful for the team this season. Their location, rich winning history, and star-power rank them near the top year after year. Now coming to the Golden State Warriors. One cannot call them terrifying contenders. However, they have seen remarkable success in recent years. Hence the ranking in the Forbes list. The Warriors did not make the playoffs this season. This is the first time such a thing has happened in head coach Steve Kerr’s era. Major injuries with multiple players on the team’s roster contributed to this. 

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<h2>Los Angeles Lakers Histroy</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the biggest and most decorated franchises in NBA history. With few of the most iconic players by its name, it is NBA's one of the most prestigious chapters. The Lakers' franchise initially emerged in 1947. Drawing inspiration from Minnesota's "Land of 10,000 Lakes" nickname, it paved its name. At the time, the Lakers were part of the National Basketball League. Soon, the franchise made a significant leap to the Basketball Association of America (BAA), ultimately lifting titles in the format. 

However, its charm dwindled close to the beginning of the 60s, prompting the team to relocate to Los Angeles. Regardless, the franchise's struggle stayed. Even though the Lakers reached the NBA finals six times during the 1960s, they fell short of securing the title each time. However, the Lakers' fortunes changed dramatically soon. With few of the greatest players on its roster, the Lakers paved through 8 NBA finals in the 80s, ultimately securing 5 of those. Furthermore, their dominant era marked an evolutionary checkpoint for the game of basketball. 

[caption id="attachment_2103185" align="aligncenter" width="1437"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2103185" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1030494274h.jpg" alt="" width="1437" height="1920" /> USA TODAY Sports-Historical Dec 1970 USA FILE PHOTO Milwaukee Bucks center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 33 against Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain 13. Unknown Unknown USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMalcolmxEmmonsx 11837264[/caption]

After their star players in the early 90s, the Lakers again faced a challenging period. This time, they endured their longest-ever NBA finals drought. However, change came in the 1999–2000 season with their new coach and set of young stars, who clinched a three-peat in the early 2000s. After being forced to rebuild, their next congratulations came in 2010, right before marking a grim tenure for the franchise. 

After failed all-star calibre collaborations, losing their franchise player to industries, and unfruitful rebuilding, the Lakers shook up their staff. Magic Johnson took over as the president of basketball operations, and soon, good times seemed on its way. Even though Johnson resigned early, his moves are still making noise in the Lakers' success. 
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers Owners</h2>
As one of the oldest franchises in the league, the Lakers boast a rich and diverse history. Like any enduring empire, their story unfolds through different eras and different orchestrators.

In 1947, Berger and Chalfen purchased the NBL's Detroit Gems. He transferred them to the Lakers and relocated to Minnesota. Over time, ownership changes ensued. Notable figures like Max Winter and George Mikan came into the picture. In 1957, the Lakers found themselves in the hands of Bob Short's investor group. They initially committed to keep the team in Minnesota. However, due to disappointing attendance and financial challenges, Short decided to move the team to Los Angeles in 1960.

Eventually, Bob Short sold the team to Jack Kent Cooke in 1965. Cooke's ownership of the Lakers continued until 1979, when he orchestrated a substantial sale. It included the Lakers, NHL's Los Angeles Kings, the Forum, and real estate to Jerry Buss for $67 million. 

Under Buss's leadership, the Lakers set a precedent by introducing stadium sponsorships renaming the Forum to the Great Western Forum in 1988. In 2013, following Buss's passing, his children assumed ownership responsibilities, with Jeanie Buss taking on the role of the Lakers' governor.
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">YEAR</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">OWNER</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">GENERAL MANAGER</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2017-present</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Buss Family Trust</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Rob Pelinka</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2016</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Buss Family Trust</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Mitch Kupchak/Rob Pelinka</td>
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2014</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Buss Family Trust</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Mitch Kupchak</td>
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1994</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Dr. Jerry Buss</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Mitch Kupchak</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1982</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Dr. Jerry Buss</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jerry West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1979</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Dr. Jerry Buss</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Bill Sharman</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1976</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jack Kent Cooke</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Bill Sharman</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1972</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jack Kent Cooke</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Pete Newell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1967</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jack Kent Cooke</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Fred Schaus</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1965</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jack Kent Cooke</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Louis Mohs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1960</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Robert Short</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Louis Mohs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1958</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Robert Short</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">David Babcock, Odd Moe, John Scheefe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1957</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Robert Short</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">John Kundla</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1954</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Ben Berger</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">George Mikan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1948</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Ben Berger</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Max Winter</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers retired jerseys and HOF players</h2>
With over seven decades in basketball, the Lakers have produced some of the most illustrious superstars in the sport's history. Even in 2023, several of these players are debated for their greatness. 

[caption id="attachment_2202967" align="aligncenter" width="1418"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2202967" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0046312320h.jpg" alt="" width="1418" height="1920" /> January 26, 2020, Los Angeles, California, USA: Former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant died in a Helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California. He was 41. FILE PHOTO: Kobe Bryant 24 of the Los Angeles Lakers attends his last press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz after their game with the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday April 13, 2016. Lakers won 101-96, with Bryant scoring 60 points in his last game of his career. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Kobe Bryant dies. He was 41. - ZUMAp124 20200126_zaa_p124_015 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx[/caption]

Collectively, the Lakers proudly boast more than 35 Hall of Fame inductees among their ranks. Additionally, they've retired a total of 13 jersey numbers, forever linking these iconic digits to the legendary players who wore them.
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">No.</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Name</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Position</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Tenure</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Inducted</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">No.</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Name</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Position</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Tenure</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Inducted</td>
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">17</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jim Pollard 2</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1948–1955</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1978</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">31</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Spencer Haywood</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1979–1980</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">22</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Slater Martin</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1949–1956</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1982</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">31</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Zelmo Beaty</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1974–1975</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">34
89</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Clyde Lovellette</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward/Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1953–1957</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1988</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">11</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Charlie Scott</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1977–1978</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2018</td>
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">42</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Connie Hawkins</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward/Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1973–1975</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1992</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">12</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Vlade Divac</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1989–1996
2004–2005</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">19</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Vern Mikkelsen</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1949–1959</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1995</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">23</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Lou Hudson</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard/Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1977–1979</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2022</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">11
25</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Gail Goodrich</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1965–1968
1970–1976</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1996</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">16</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Pau Gasol</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward/Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2008–2014</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">11</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Bob McAdoo</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward/Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1981–1985</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2000</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">99</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">George Mikan 1</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1948–1954
1955–1956</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1959</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">00
42</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">James Worthy</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1982–1994</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2003</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">22</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Elgin Baylor</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1958–1971</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1977</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">4</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Adrian Dantley</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1977–1979</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2008</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">13</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Wilt Chamberlain</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1968–1973</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1979</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">11</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Karl Malone</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2003–2004</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2010</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">44</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jerry West 3 5</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1960–1974</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1980</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">73</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Dennis Rodman</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1999</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2011</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">33</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1975–1989</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">52</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jamaal Wilkes</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Forward</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1977–1985</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2012</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">32</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Magic Johnson 4 6</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1979–1991
1996</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">20</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Gary Payton</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2003–2004</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2013</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">34</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Shaquille O'Neal</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Center</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1996–2004</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">23</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Mitch Richmond</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2001–2002</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2014</td>
<td></td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">10</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Steve Nash</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2012–2015</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">8
24</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Kobe Bryant</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Guard</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">1996–2016</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">2020</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers' active roster for 2023-24 season</h2>
Following a stretch of impressive teamwork and growing chemistry, the Lakers have retained significant players to solidify their roster for the 2023 season. Notably, they have also secured contract extensions for their superstar players. 

[caption id="attachment_1639746" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1639746" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-03-30T032003Z_656778094_MT1USATODAY20345233_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-CHICAGO-BULLS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 29, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) chats with Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

What's more, they've bolstered their squad by adding fresh talent through free agency and draft picks.
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<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">POS.</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">NAME</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">BASE
SALARY</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">CONTRACT TYPE</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PF</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">LeBron James</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$47,607,350</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Vet Extension / Bird</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">C</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Anthony Davis</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$40,600,080</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent (Max) / Bird</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PG</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">D'Angelo Russell</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$17,307,693</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent / Bird</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PF</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Rui Hachimura</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$15,740,741</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent / Bird</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">SG</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Austin Reaves</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$12,015,150</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent / Early Bird</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PG</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Gabe Vincent</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$10,500,000</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent / NT-MLE</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PF</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jarred Vanderbilt</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$4,640,000</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Acquired via Trade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PF</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Taurean Prince</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$4,516,000</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent / Bi-Annual</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">PG</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jalen Hood-Schifino</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$3,695,040</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Drafted / Rookie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">C</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Christian Wood</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$2,709,849</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent (Min)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">C</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Jaxson Hayes</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$2,165,000</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent (Min)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">SF</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Cam Reddish</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$2,165,000</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Free Agent (Min)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">SG</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Max Christie</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$1,719,864</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Drafted (Min)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{">SF</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Maxwell Lewis</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$1,119,563</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Drafted</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers Histroy The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the biggest and most decorated franchises in NBA history. With few of the most iconic players by its name, it is NBA&#8217;s one of the most prestigious chapters. The Lakers&#8217; franchise initially emerged in 1947. Drawing inspiration from Minnesota&#8217;s &#8220;Land of 10,000 Lakes&#8221; nickname, it paved its name. At the time, the Lakers were part of the National Basketball League. Soon, the franchise made a significant leap to the Basketball Association of America (BAA), ultimately lifting titles in the format.  However, its charm dwindled close to the beginning of the 60s, prompting the team to relocate to Los Angeles. Regardless, the franchise&#8217;s struggle stayed. Even though the Lakers reached the NBA finals six times during the 1960s, they fell short of securing the title each time. However, the Lakers&#8217; fortunes changed dramatically soon. With few of the greatest players on its roster, the Lakers paved through 8 NBA finals in the 80s, ultimately securing 5 of those. Furthermore, their dominant era marked an evolutionary checkpoint for the game of basketball.  USA TODAY Sports-Historical Dec 1970 USA FILE PHOTO Milwaukee Bucks center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 33 against Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain 13. Unknown Unknown USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMalcolmxEmmonsx 11837264 After their star players in the early 90s, the Lakers again faced a challenging period. This time, they endured their longest-ever NBA finals drought. However, change came in the 1999–2000 season with their new coach and set of young stars, who clinched a three-peat in the early 2000s. After being forced to rebuild, their next congratulations came in 2010, right before marking a grim tenure for the franchise.  After failed all-star calibre collaborations, losing their franchise player to industries, and unfruitful rebuilding, the Lakers shook up their staff. Magic Johnson took over as the president of basketball operations, and soon, good times seemed on its way. Even though Johnson resigned early, his moves are still making noise in the Lakers&#8217; success.  Los Angeles Lakers Owners As one of the oldest franchises in the league, the Lakers boast a rich and diverse history. Like any enduring empire, their story unfolds through different eras and different orchestrators. In 1947, Berger and Chalfen purchased the NBL&#8217;s Detroit Gems. He transferred them to the Lakers and relocated to Minnesota. Over time, ownership changes ensued. Notable figures like Max Winter and George Mikan came into the picture. In 1957, the Lakers found themselves in the hands of Bob Short&#8217;s investor group. They initially committed to keep the team in Minnesota. However, due to disappointing attendance and financial challenges, Short decided to move the team to Los Angeles in 1960. Eventually, Bob Short sold the team to Jack Kent Cooke in 1965. Cooke&#8217;s ownership of the Lakers continued until 1979, when he orchestrated a substantial sale. It included the Lakers, NHL&#8217;s Los Angeles Kings, the Forum, and real estate to Jerry Buss for $67 million.  Under Buss&#8217;s leadership, the Lakers set a precedent by introducing stadium sponsorships renaming the Forum to the Great Western Forum in 1988. In 2013, following Buss&#8217;s passing, his children assumed ownership responsibilities, with Jeanie Buss taking on the role of the Lakers&#8217; governor.    YEAR OWNER GENERAL MANAGER  2017-present Buss Family Trust Rob Pelinka  2016 Buss Family Trust Mitch Kupchak/Rob Pelinka  2014 Buss Family Trust Mitch Kupchak  1994 Dr. Jerry Buss Mitch Kupchak  1982 Dr. Jerry Buss Jerry West  1979 Dr. Jerry Buss Bill Sharman  1976 Jack Kent Cooke Bill Sharman  1972 Jack Kent Cooke Pete Newell  1967 Jack Kent Cooke Fred Schaus  1965 Jack Kent Cooke Louis Mohs  1960 Robert Short Louis Mohs  1958 Robert Short David Babcock, Odd Moe, John Scheefe  1957 Robert Short John Kundla  1954 Ben Berger George Mikan  1948 Ben Berger Max Winter  Los Angeles Lakers retired jerseys and HOF players With over seven decades in basketball, the Lakers have produced some of the most illustrious superstars in the sport&#8217;s history. Even in 2023, several of these players are debated for their greatness. January 26, 2020, Los Angeles, California, USA: Former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant died in a Helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California. He was 41. FILE PHOTO: Kobe Bryant 24 of the Los Angeles Lakers attends his last press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz after their game with the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday April 13, 2016. Lakers won 101-96, with Bryant scoring 60 points in his last game of his career. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Kobe Bryant dies. He was 41. &#8211; ZUMAp124 20200126_zaa_p124_015 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx Collectively, the Lakers proudly boast more than 35 Hall of Fame inductees among their ranks. Additionally, they&#8217;ve retired a total of 13 jersey numbers, forever linking these iconic digits to the legendary players who wore them.        No. Name Position Tenure Inducted No. Name Position Tenure Inducted  17 Jim Pollard 2 Forward 1948–1955 1978 31 Spencer Haywood Forward 1979–1980 2015  22 Slater Martin Guard 1949–1956 1982 31 Zelmo Beaty Center 1974–1975 2016  34 89 Clyde Lovellette Forward/Center 1953–1957 1988 11 Charlie Scott Guard 1977–1978 2018  42 Connie Hawkins Forward/Center 1973–1975 1992 12 Vlade Divac Center 1989–1996 2004–2005 2019  19 Vern Mikkelsen Forward 1949–1959 1995 23 Lou Hudson Guard/Forward 1977–1979 2022  11 25 Gail Goodrich Guard 1965–1968 1970–1976 1996 16 Pau Gasol Forward/Center 2008–2014 2023  11 Bob McAdoo Forward/Center 1981–1985 2000 99 George Mikan 1 Center 1948–1954 1955–1956 1959  00 42 James Worthy Forward 1982–1994 2003 22 Elgin Baylor Forward 1958–1971 1977  4 Adrian Dantley Forward 1977–1979 2008 13 Wilt Chamberlain Center 1968–1973 1979  11 Karl Malone Forward 2003–2004 2010 44 Jerry West 3 5 Guard 1960–1974 1980  73 Dennis Rodman Forward 1999 2011 33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center 1975–1989 1995  52 Jamaal Wilkes Forward 1977–1985 2012 32 Magic Johnson 4 6 Guard 1979–1991 1996 2002  20 Gary Payton Guard 2003–2004 2013 34 Shaquille O&#8217;Neal Center 1996–2004 2016  23 Mitch Richmond Guard 2001–2002 2014 10 Steve Nash Guard 2012–2015 2018  8 24 Kobe Bryant Guard 1996–2016 2020     Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; active roster for 2023-24 season Following a stretch of impressive teamwork and growing chemistry, the Lakers have retained significant players to solidify their roster for the 2023 season. Notably, they have also secured contract extensions for their superstar players. Mar 29, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) chats with Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports What&#8217;s more, they&#8217;ve bolstered their squad by adding fresh talent through free agency and draft picks.     POS. NAME BASE SALARY CONTRACT TYPE  PF LeBron James $47,607,350 Vet Extension / Bird  C Anthony Davis $40,600,080 Free Agent (Max) / Bird  PG D&#8217;Angelo Russell $17,307,693 Free Agent / Bird  PF Rui Hachimura $15,740,741 Free Agent / Bird  SG Austin Reaves $12,015,150 Free Agent / Early Bird  PG Gabe Vincent $10,500,000 Free Agent / NT-MLE  PF Jarred Vanderbilt $4,640,000 Acquired via Trade  PF Taurean Prince $4,516,000 Free Agent / Bi-Annual  PG Jalen Hood-Schifino $3,695,040 Drafted / Rookie  C Christian Wood $2,709,849 Free Agent (Min)  C Jaxson Hayes $2,165,000 Free Agent (Min)  SF Cam Reddish $2,165,000 Free Agent (Min)  SG Max Christie $1,719,864 Drafted (Min)  SF Maxwell Lewis $1,119,563 Drafted

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The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/new-york-knicks/">New York Knicks</a>, originally named, The New York Knickerbockers was established by Ned Irish in the year 1946. Irish was also one of the founding members of the BAA, Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA after merging with its rival National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949. Along with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/">Boston Celtics</a>, the Knicks are one of two original teams located in its original city. 

The Knicks held their first training camp in the Catskill Mountains at the Nevele Country Club. Twenty-five players were invited to attend this three-week session. With a roster now, the Knicks held their first game on November 1, 1946, at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens against the Toronto Huskies. It would also be the league's first game. The Knicks defeated the Huskies 68–66 with Leo Gottlieb leading the Knicks in scoring with 14 points. 
<h2>New York Knicks in a Glimpse</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Conference
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Atlantic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Location</td>
<td>
New York City, New York
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Team Colours
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Royal Blue, Orange, Silver, Black, White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Ownership </td>
<td>
Madison Square Garden Sports
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Affiliation
</td>
<td>
Westchester Knicks
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships 
</td>
<td>
TWO (1970, 1973)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles
</td>
<td>
FOUR (1972, 1973, 1994, 1999)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles</td>
<td>
EIGHT (1953, 1954, 1970, 1971, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2013)
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
[caption id="attachment_1792499" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1792499" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2A768E55-DC63-4F71-8F0B-0C983D3B38DE.jpeg" alt="New York Knicks Team" width="1920" height="1280" /> NBA, Basketball Herren, USA New York Knicks at Orlando Magic Mar 23, 2023 Orlando, Florida, USA New York Knicks forward Julius Randle 30 guard Quentin Grimes 6 and guard Trevor Keels 3 celebrate after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Amway Center Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xNathanxRayxSeebeckx 20230323_nrs_fo8_00047_[/caption]
<h2>History of Knicks throughout the years</h2>
The Knicks had great success in its initial phase under the franchise's first head coach Joe Lapchick. His coaching style focused on fast ball movement. The Knicks signed six new players, including guards Carl Braun and Wataru Misaka. Under Lapchick, the Knicks made three consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals, all of which were losing efforts. Lapchick resigned in 1956 citing health reasons. The team subsequently began to falter.

It wasn't until the late 1960s that the Knicks managed to get back on top under head coach Red Holzman. In the 1969-70 season, the Knicks faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals. The 1964 draft pick Willis Reed was the captain at the time. When it comes down to it, it was Reed's determination that inspired his team to fight. Despite tearing a  muscle in his right leg in the second quarter, he went back on the court for the seventh game. Though he couldn't do much, his genuineness didn't go unnoticed. They won the game by a score of 113–99, allowing New York to capture the title that seemed to have been slipping through their fingers for so long. NY Knicks would go on to win their second title in 1972 after defeating the Lakers in five games. 
<h2>1970s to 1990s</h2>
From 1973 through to 1996, the Knicks would go through a volley of division wins, and playoff losses, getting just that much closer to semi-finals, trades, resignations, draft picks and more. These years also saw some top names like Bernard King, Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson, Charles Oakley, etc.

[caption id="attachment_580169" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-580169" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210313171857/2021-03-12T235810Z_1601327632_MT1USATODAY15715282_RTRMADP_3_NCAA-BASKETBALL-BIG-EAST-CONFERENCE-TOURNAMENT-SETON-HALL-VS-GEORGETOWN.jpg" alt="Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 12, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing coaches during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Pat Riley accepted the head coach position in 1991 and immediately implemented a rough and physical style emphasizing defense. The 1993-94 season saw the Knicks reach their first NBA Finals since 1973. Unfortunately, the season ended with the Houston Rockets defeating the Knicks 4 games to 3, taking the title with them. 

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-251929" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200416132359/Pat-Riley-Knicks.jpg" alt="New York Knicks former head coachPat Riley" width="1600" height="800" />
<h2>Mid 1990s to early 2010</h2>
From 1993 to 2013, the Knicks went through a massive downfall. From frequent changes in coaches to trading off players like changing socks, the New York Knicks had their more than fair share of problems. 

A well-known example of what the team went through would be the 2007 controversy of Anucha Brown Sanders, a former Knicks executive. She filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the then-president Isaiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden. This resulted in a hefty fine of $11.5 million in settlement between the two parties, not to mention some major questions regarding the management. 

[caption id="attachment_759858" align="aligncenter" width="1277"]<img class="size-full wp-image-759858" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1158140131.jpg" alt="Isaiah Thomas" width="1277" height="1920" /> SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Isaiah Thomas attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/FilmMagic)[/caption]

A few notable players around this time would include <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carmelo-anthony/">Carmelo Anthony</a>. He sealed the franchise's first winning season since 2001 on April 10, 2011, by scoring the game-winning basket and making a key block in the final seconds. 

[caption id="attachment_1905871" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1905871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1025435210h.jpg" alt="Carmelo Anthony" width="1920" height="1280" /> NCAA, College League, USA Basketball: Big East Conference Tournament First Round - Villanova vs Georgetown Mar 8, 2023 New York, NY, USA New York Knicks former player Carmelo Anthony sits courtside during the second half between the Villanova Wildcats and the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden. New York Madison Square Garden NY USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBradxPennerx 20230308_bjp_ae5_087[/caption]

Another noteworthy player would be Jeremy Lin. Lin was praised for his ability to facilitate the offense, something the Knicks had struggled to do for the first 23 games of the season.<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-377575" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200915145823/Jeremy_Lin_March_2012.jpg" alt="Jeremy Lin New York Knicks" width="1609" height="1920" />

 He guided the Knicks to a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team back to a .500 winning percentage. This got national media coverage, which led to this period being termed as "Linsanity". 
<h2>2013 to present</h2>
The Knicks also saw changes to business operations in late 2013, replacing general manager Glen Grunwald with former MSG president Steve Mills. They then proceeded to appoint former coach Phil Jackson as president under Mills. In 2014, Forbes ranked the Knicks as the most valuable basketball team at $1.4 billion. On March 2, 2020, Leon Rose was named president of the team, with Tom Thibadeau as the head coach. 

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-462072" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/LeonRose.jpg" alt="Leon Rose" width="1400" height="1400" />

The 2022 off-season brought a lot of change to the Knicks' roster. On June 12, 2022, the Knicks signed point guard Jalen Brunson to a four-year contract, with hopes he could bring some much-needed stability to the position. The Knicks completed the 2022–23 season with a 47–35 record, finishing in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. 
<h2>Ownership of the New York Knicks</h2>
[caption id="attachment_1696664" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1696664" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-04-22T034501Z_1818208549_MT1USATODAY20514114_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-NEW-YORK-KNICKS.jpg" alt="James Dolan" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan watches during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">James L Dolan is the current owner of the New York Knicks. He also serves as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Entertainment. </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The President of the Knicks is Leon Rose.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Scot Perry is the General Manager of the Knicks.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Walter Perrin works as the Assistant GM of the Knicks.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr., popularly called as “Thibs” is the head coach of the team.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The associate head coach is Johnnie Bryant, with Daniel Brady, Rick Brunson, Darren Erman, Andy Greer, Larry Greer, and Othella Harrington as assistant coaches. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Overall Stats of the Knicks (2022-23)</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>OVERALL</td>
<td>2022-23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GP</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MIN</td>
<td>48.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTS</td>
<td>116.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WIN%</td>
<td>.573</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FGM</td>
<td>42.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FGA</td>
<td>89.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FG%</td>
<td>47.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3PM</td>
<td>12.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3PA</td>
<td>35.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3P%</td>
<td>35.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTM</td>
<td>19.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTA</td>
<td>25.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FT%</td>
<td>76.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OREB</td>
<td>12.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DREB</td>
<td>34.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>REB</td>
<td>46.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AST</td>
<td>22.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOV</td>
<td>13.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STL</td>
<td>6.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>4.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PF</td>
<td>20.3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div></div>
<h2>The New York Knicks Roster</h2>
<ol>
 	<li>Jaylen Martin </li>
 	<li>Jacob Toppin</li>
 	<li>Donte DiVincenzo</li>
 	<li>Miles McBride</li>
 	<li>Josh Hart</li>
 	<li>Duane Washington Jr.</li>
 	<li>Immanuel Quickley</li>
 	<li>Quentin Grimes</li>
 	<li>DaQuan Jeffries</li>
 	<li>RJ Barrett</li>
 	<li>DylanWindler</li>
 	<li>Jalen Brunson</li>
 	<li>Evan Fournier</li>
 	<li>Nathan Knight</li>
 	<li>Charlie Brown Jr.</li>
 	<li>Isaiah Roby</li>
 	<li>Mitchell Robinson</li>
 	<li>Julius Randle</li>
 	<li>Jericho Sims</li>
 	<li>Ryan Arcidiacono</li>
 	<li>Isaiah Hartenstein</li>
</ol>
[caption id="attachment_14174" align="aligncenter" width="610"]<img class="size-full wp-image-14174" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Team-09.2.jpg" alt="New York Knicks" width="610" height="407" /> The Knicks finished with the worst season in the 2014/15 NBA season.[/caption]
<h2>Top-paid players of the New York Knicks</h2>
<h4>PG Jalen Brunson: $27,733,332</h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, $104,000,000</li>
</ul>
<h4>PF Julius Randle: $23,760,000</h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, $117,089,280</li>
</ul>
<h4>SG Evan Fournier: $18,000,000</h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, $73,000,000</li>
</ul>
<h4>C Mitchell Robinson: $17,045,454</h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 4 years, $60,000,000</li>
</ul>
<h4>PG Derrick Rose: $14,520,730</h4>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Contract: 3 years, $43,562,189</li>
</ul>
<h2>Official Handles and Team Information</h2>
<table style="height: 383px" width="462">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Website
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/knicks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Knicks.com</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Official Instagram handle
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyknicks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks IG</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Official Twitter handle</td>
<td>
<a href="https://twitter.com/nyknicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks X</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Official YouTube handle
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0hb8f0OXHEzDrJDUq-YVVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks YT</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Arena
</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.msg.com/madison-square-garden" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madison Square Garden</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">First Knicks game in Arena</td>
<td>
February 14, 1968
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks, originally named, The New York Knickerbockers was established by Ned Irish in the year 1946. Irish was also one of the founding members of the BAA, Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA after merging with its rival National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949. Along with the Boston Celtics, the Knicks are one of two original teams located in its original city.  The Knicks held their first training camp in the Catskill Mountains at the Nevele Country Club. Twenty-five players were invited to attend this three-week session. With a roster now, the Knicks held their first game on November 1, 1946, at Toronto&#8217;s Maple Leaf Gardens against the Toronto Huskies. It would also be the league&#8217;s first game. The Knicks defeated the Huskies 68–66 with Leo Gottlieb leading the Knicks in scoring with 14 points.  New York Knicks in a Glimpse   Conference Eastern  Division Atlantic  Location New York City, New York   Team Colours Royal Blue, Orange, Silver, Black, White  Ownership  Madison Square Garden Sports   Affiliation  Westchester Knicks   Championships   TWO (1970, 1973)   Conference Titles  FOUR (1972, 1973, 1994, 1999)  Division Titles EIGHT (1953, 1954, 1970, 1971, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2013)   NBA, Basketball Herren, USA New York Knicks at Orlando Magic Mar 23, 2023 Orlando, Florida, USA New York Knicks forward Julius Randle 30 guard Quentin Grimes 6 and guard Trevor Keels 3 celebrate after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Amway Center Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xNathanxRayxSeebeckx 20230323_nrs_fo8_00047_ History of Knicks throughout the years The Knicks had great success in its initial phase under the franchise&#8217;s first head coach Joe Lapchick. His coaching style focused on fast ball movement. The Knicks signed six new players, including guards Carl Braun and Wataru Misaka. Under Lapchick, the Knicks made three consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals, all of which were losing efforts. Lapchick resigned in 1956 citing health reasons. The team subsequently began to falter. It wasn&#8217;t until the late 1960s that the Knicks managed to get back on top under head coach Red Holzman. In the 1969-70 season, the Knicks faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals. The 1964 draft pick Willis Reed was the captain at the time. When it comes down to it, it was Reed&#8217;s determination that inspired his team to fight. Despite tearing a  muscle in his right leg in the second quarter, he went back on the court for the seventh game. Though he couldn&#8217;t do much, his genuineness didn&#8217;t go unnoticed. They won the game by a score of 113–99, allowing New York to capture the title that seemed to have been slipping through their fingers for so long. NY Knicks would go on to win their second title in 1972 after defeating the Lakers in five games.  1970s to 1990s From 1973 through to 1996, the Knicks would go through a volley of division wins, and playoff losses, getting just that much closer to semi-finals, trades, resignations, draft picks and more. These years also saw some top names like Bernard King, Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson, Charles Oakley, etc. Mar 12, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing coaches during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Pat Riley accepted the head coach position in 1991 and immediately implemented a rough and physical style emphasizing defense. The 1993-94 season saw the Knicks reach their first NBA Finals since 1973. Unfortunately, the season ended with the Houston Rockets defeating the Knicks 4 games to 3, taking the title with them.  Mid 1990s to early 2010 From 1993 to 2013, the Knicks went through a massive downfall. From frequent changes in coaches to trading off players like changing socks, the New York Knicks had their more than fair share of problems. A well-known example of what the team went through would be the 2007 controversy of Anucha Brown Sanders, a former Knicks executive. She filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the then-president Isaiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden. This resulted in a hefty fine of $11.5 million in settlement between the two parties, not to mention some major questions regarding the management.  SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA &#8211; JUNE 24: Isaiah Thomas attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/FilmMagic) A few notable players around this time would include Carmelo Anthony. He sealed the franchise&#8217;s first winning season since 2001 on April 10, 2011, by scoring the game-winning basket and making a key block in the final seconds. NCAA, College League, USA Basketball: Big East Conference Tournament First Round &#8211; Villanova vs Georgetown Mar 8, 2023 New York, NY, USA New York Knicks former player Carmelo Anthony sits courtside during the second half between the Villanova Wildcats and the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden. New York Madison Square Garden NY USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBradxPennerx 20230308_bjp_ae5_087 Another noteworthy player would be Jeremy Lin. Lin was praised for his ability to facilitate the offense, something the Knicks had struggled to do for the first 23 games of the season. He guided the Knicks to a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team back to a .500 winning percentage. This got national media coverage, which led to this period being termed as &#8220;Linsanity&#8221;.  2013 to present The Knicks also saw changes to business operations in late 2013, replacing general manager Glen Grunwald with former MSG president Steve Mills. They then proceeded to appoint former coach Phil Jackson as president under Mills. In 2014, Forbes ranked the Knicks as the most valuable basketball team at $1.4 billion. On March 2, 2020, Leon Rose was named president of the team, with Tom Thibadeau as the head coach.  The 2022 off-season brought a lot of change to the Knicks&#8217; roster. On June 12, 2022, the Knicks signed point guard Jalen Brunson to a four-year contract, with hopes he could bring some much-needed stability to the position. The Knicks completed the 2022–23 season with a 47–35 record, finishing in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.  Ownership of the New York Knicks Apr 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan watches during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports James L Dolan is the current owner of the New York Knicks. He also serves as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Entertainment.  The President of the Knicks is Leon Rose. Scot Perry is the General Manager of the Knicks. Walter Perrin works as the Assistant GM of the Knicks. Thomas Joseph Thibodeau Jr., popularly called as “Thibs” is the head coach of the team. The associate head coach is Johnnie Bryant, with Daniel Brady, Rick Brunson, Darren Erman, Andy Greer, Larry Greer, and Othella Harrington as assistant coaches.  Overall Stats of the Knicks (2022-23)  OVERALL 2022-23  GP 82  MIN 48.7  PTS 116.0  W 47  L 35  WIN% .573  FGM 42.0  FGA 89.4  FG% 47.0  3PM 12.6  3PA 35.7  3P% 35.4  FTM 19.4  FTA 25.5  FT% 76.1  OREB 12.6  DREB 34.0  REB 46.6  AST 22.9  TOV 13.0  STL 6.4  BLK 4.1  PF 20.3   The New York Knicks Roster Jaylen Martin  Jacob Toppin Donte DiVincenzo Miles McBride Josh Hart Duane Washington Jr. Immanuel Quickley Quentin Grimes DaQuan Jeffries RJ Barrett DylanWindler Jalen Brunson Evan Fournier Nathan Knight Charlie Brown Jr. Isaiah Roby Mitchell Robinson Julius Randle Jericho Sims Ryan Arcidiacono Isaiah Hartenstein The Knicks finished with the worst season in the 2014/15 NBA season. Top-paid players of the New York Knicks PG Jalen Brunson: $27,733,332 Contract: 4 years, $104,000,000 PF Julius Randle: $23,760,000 Contract: 4 years, $117,089,280 SG Evan Fournier: $18,000,000 Contract: 4 years, $73,000,000 C Mitchell Robinson: $17,045,454 Contract: 4 years, $60,000,000 PG Derrick Rose: $14,520,730 Contract: 3 years, $43,562,189 Official Handles and Team Information   Website Knicks.com  Official Instagram handle New York Knicks IG  Official Twitter handle New York Knicks X   Official YouTube handle New York Knicks YT  Arena  Madison Square Garden  First Knicks game in Arena February 14, 1968

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