Knicks fans reflect on 27 years without an NBA Finals appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New York Knicks are set to make their first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years, igniting memories of a long championship drought for their fans. Key moments in this period include playoff losses to teams like the Pacers and events that have defined the franchise, such as the Patrick Ewing trade and the Isiah Thomas era. As fans celebrate the current team's success, they remain mindful of past disappointments and struggles. A Finals victory would mark the Knicks' first title in 53 years and provide a much-awaited celebration for a franchise rich in history but lacking in recent success.
- •Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999
- •Franchise has faced numerous disappointments
- •Current team has a chance to end 53-year title drought
- •Key past moments include Ewing trade and Lin's departure
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — 27 horrible things Knicks fans have been through since their last NBA Finals
"Isiah Thomas. Phil Jackson. Missing out in the NBA lottery. Knicks fans have been through a lot before the 2026 NBA Finals.
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