New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that streets across Manhattan will be temporarily co-named after members of the Knicks as they begin their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Indiana Pacers.
“The Knicks embody the spirit of New York — resilient, passionate, and unstoppable,” Mayor Adams said. “On the path to a championship, we recognize the hard work and determination that has gotten this team to the Eastern Conference Finals, and we’re celebrating this team by temporarily co-naming our city streets so all New Yorkers can celebrate their Knicks pride. Nearly 8.5 million New Yorkers, and millions more, are behind the New York Knicks as they continue this incredible journey.”
- Precious Achiuwa Place – 6th Ave. and West Washington Place
- OG Anunoby Alley – 6th Ave. and West 8th St.
- Mikal Bridges Block – 7th Ave. and West 25th St.
- Jalen Brunson Blvd. – 7th Ave. and West 11th Street
- Pacome Dadiet Drive – 6th Ave. and West 4th Street
- Josh Hart St. – 6th Ave. and West 3rd Street
- Ariel Hukporti St.– 7th Ave. and West 55th Street
- Tyler Kolek Lane – 7th Ave. and West 13th Street
- Miles McBride St. – 6th Ave. and Minetta Lane
- Cam Payne Place – 6th Ave. and Bleecker Street
- Mitchell Robinson Road – 7th Ave. and West 23rd Street
- Landry Shamet Circle – 7th Ave. and West 44th Street
- Karl-Anthony Towns Square – 7th Ave. and West 32nd Street
- PJ Tucker Terrace – 7th Ave. and West 17th Street
- Delon Wright Circle – 6th Ave. and Houston St.
Each location has a temporary blue and orange sign featuring the player’s name, number, and the Knicks logo.
This is the Knicks’ ninth-ever appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals, and their first since 2000, when they lost to these very same Pacers. They defeated the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics in six games in each of the previous two playoff rounds.
New York has not made the NBA Finals since 1999 and has not won a title since 1973. Should they advance past the Pacers, they will meet the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
