NYC streets named after Knicks players to celebrate teams epic playoff run

The Knicks have taken over more than Seventh Avenue.Streets across Manhattan are being temporarily co-named after Knicks players to celebrate the team’s electrifying playoff run, as the franchise is set to begin its first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000 on Wednesday night at the Garden.All 15 players on the Knicks roster got the honor, with the street assignments corresponding with their jersey numbers.Jalen Brunson, No.11, has a “Jalen Brunson Boulevard” sign at West 11th Street and Seventh Avenue.The signs will remain up for the rest of the team’s playoff run as they seek to win their first NBA title since 1973.Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series.“The Knicks embody the spirit of New York — resilient, passionate, and unstoppable,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a release.

“On the path to a championship, we recognize the hard work and determination that has gotten this team to the Eastern Conference Finals and we’re celebrating this team by temporarily co-naming our city streets so all New Yorkers can celebrate their Knicks pride.Nearly 8.5 million New Yorkers, and millions more, are behind the New York Knicks as they continue this incredible journey.”The blue signs feature the players’ names in Orange, and their jersey number on the left.The Knicks host Game 1 vs.

the Pacers Wednesday at MSG.MSG has been hosting watch parties outside the Garden for Knicks playoff games, with fans partying in the streets after wins....