Avery Wilson sings national anthem as Knicks continue playoff success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Avery Wilson performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the New York Knicks' home playoff game as they face the Atlanta Hawks. Since Wilson's appearance at Game 3, the Knicks have not lost at home, winning six consecutive games. Fans believe Wilson is a good luck charm for the team, as the only home loss coincided with his absence. Wilson acknowledged the energy from the crowd during his performances, expressing his excitement about the role of the audience in the games.
- •Avery Wilson has sung the anthem at all Knicks' home games since Game 3.
- •Knicks have won six straight home playoff games.
- •The team only lost once at home when Wilson did not perform.
- •Wilson feels energized by the audience during performances.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Avery Wilson? Meet Knicks' national anthem singer who has become team's 'good luck charm' in playoffs
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Avery Wilson, the Knicks' 'good luck' national anthem singer?
"Ever since Game 3 during the opening round of the Eastern Conference postseason between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, two things remain true.
"The Knicks' national anthem singer has wowed fans with his rendition, and the team's record when he sings indicates he might even be good luck.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:28 PMWho is Avery Wilson? Meet Knicks' national anthem singer who has become team's 'good luck charm' in playoffs
The Knicks' national anthem singer has wowed fans with his rendition, and the team's record when he sings indicates he might even be good luck.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:42 PMWho is Avery Wilson, the Knicks' 'good luck' national anthem singer?
Ever since Game 3 during the opening round of the Eastern Conference postseason between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, two things remain true.
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