Knicks superfan recalls 1973 Finals memories ahead of Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Lavert Henderson-Hobbs, a Knicks superfan, reflects on her experiences during the 1973 NBA Finals. At 78, she shares that she was present at Madison Square Garden when the Knicks claimed their last championship. Henderson-Hobbs has attended nearly 2,000 games since 1969 and emphasizes her ongoing support for the team. As the Knicks prepare for a game this Wednesday night, she remains optimistic despite the long wait for another title.
- •Henderson-Hobbs attended the Knicks' last championship game in 1973.
- •She has gone to approximately 39 games each year since 1969.
- •Henderson-Hobbs maintains a collection of Knicks memorabilia.
- •She recalls a memorable buzzer-beater from Trent Tucker in 1990.
- •The Knicks play again on Wednesday night, as Henderson-Hobbs will be in attendance.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks superfan on Long Island recalls thrill of victory from 1973 NBA Finals championship
"Lavert Henderson-Hobbs was in the crowd at Madison Square Garden in 1973 when the Knicks last won the NBA Finals, and she will be there again on Wednesday night cheering them on.
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