Last time Knicks won NBA championship: Revisiting 1973 Finals roster led by Walt Frazier, Willis Reed

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Madison Square Garden has long been considered the "Mecca of basketball," between its history and the star power it attracts, but that alone doesn't win championships.

The venue hasn't seen a Knicks championship in more than five decades, with more than a few forgettable seasons along the way.

This spring, Madison Square Garden has lived up to its billing -- and the Knicks finally have a team to match the energy of the crowds that support them in the playoffs. All that's left to do is win a championship.

Here's a look at the last time the Knicks won an NBA championship and which players led the effort.

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The Knicks last won a title in 1973, a whopping 53 years before their 2026 run to the NBA Finals.

The championship run in 1973 marked the Knicks' second title in four years and third NBA Finals appearance in that span. New York faced the Lakers all three times, winning twice.