EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 4 MIN
From the KFTV Archives: Derek Harper’s “Welcome to New York” Moment
from Knicks Fan TV: The Podcast · host Knicks Fan TV
Joining the New York Knicks in 1994 was a shock to the system for Derek Harper. In this From the KFTV Archives mini-episode, Harper explains how one of his first Knicks practices instantly taught him the difference between a losing team and a championship team. From diving for loose balls to the intensity of Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, and Greg Anthony, this is a timeless story about Knicks culture, accountability, and why New York basketball hit different in the 90s. A classic behind-the-scenes Knicks story from one of the floor generals of the 1994 Finals team. Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Derek Harper explains how one of his first Knicks practices in 1994 instantly showed him what real championship culture looked like. A great behind-the-scenes story about toughness, standards, and 90s Knicks identity from the KFTV Archives.
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From the KFTV Archives: Derek Harper’s “Welcome to New York” Moment
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