What If Kareem Joined the Knicks? | New York Knicks News

The Knicks finally ended their 53-year championship drought this past June, thanks to stars like Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby — but here’s the twist: that wait could’ve been much shorter. In 1974, 27-year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a three-time MVP, demanded a trade to the Knicks — a move that stayed secret for a whole year before leaking on New York radio. Had he joined the team then, alongside Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe, the Knicks might’ve won another title in the 70s. Instead, Kareem went to the Lakers and won five more rings. So while fans celebrate today, they’re also imagining what could’ve been if Kareem had stepped onto the Garden floor back then. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25d9f36ceef06c96