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Fat Joe defends Knicks owner James Dolan during practice session

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Fat Joe defends Knicks owner James Dolan during practice session

Summary

Fat Joe spoke at the Knicks' practice media session at Madison Square Garden, defending owner James Dolan. He believes Dolan is misunderstood and praised his efforts, including fan engagement during the team's run to the NBA Finals. Fat Joe highlighted the significance of the current Knicks roster compared to past star-driven teams. Dolan has recently received public praise as the Knicks advance in the playoffs. Fat Joe expressed optimism about the team's ability to unify New York City fans.

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Key Details

•Fat Joe attended the Knicks' practice media session at Madison Square Garden.
•He lauded James Dolan as the 'greatest team owner in the game.'
•Dolan is receiving praise after leading the Knicks to the NBA Finals.
•Fat Joe noted the difference in team dynamics compared to past star-centric rosters.
•He remarked on the unifying effect of the Knicks' success on New York City.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fat Joe: Knicks owner James Dolan is ‘misunderstood, like Batman in Gotham City’

What they're saying

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The Knicks‘ practice-day media session at Madison Square Garden welcomed two unexpected guests on Sunday: New York City legends Fat Joe and Jadakiss. Fat Joe arrived with a message for a fan base that spent much of the last two decades directing its frustrations at Knicks owner James Dolan. The Bronx-born rapper believes Dolan deserves far more credit than he’s received. “Shoutout to Mr. ...
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