Donald Trump, James Dolan tried to ruin NBA Finals vibe. The Knicks’ loss killed it https://t.co/a1UiO7Ov2W via @NYTimes Important reminder Dolan doesn’t care about fans and never has.
@RichardERoeper Orange Juice is always in a pitcher never a container, and a spouse or child will grab a piece of bacon while running out of the house.
These economic impact numbers are crazy. The Knicks story isn’t just a sports story - it’s also citywide economic surge story concentrated over a few weeks, with measurable impact across New York’s economy.
What is a Knicks playoff run worth to New York City?
🏀 $90 million - Estimated economic activity generated by each home playoff game
🏀 $202 million - Already generated by the Knicks’ postseason run to date
🏀 Up to $465 million — Total
projected economic impact across the full postseason
🏀 $140M+ - Estimated revenue generated inside Madison Square Garden from playoff games
🏀 60% - Increase in sales reported at bars and restaurants near MSG on game nights
🏀 Millions - New Yorkers engaging from restaurants, bars, and neighborhoods across all five boroughs
🏀 27 years — Time since the Knicks last reached the NBA Finals