Bloomberg Business of SportsBloomberg Business of Sports

Knicks Unite New York City in Finals Win, Draws Massive TV Audience

View descriptionShare
 

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

The New York Knicks ended one of the longest championship droughts in the NBA, bringing relief to their long-suffering fans.

Last Saturday night, the franchise won its first title since 1973, and third all-time, with a 94-90 win at the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. The Knicks trailed for most of the game, staging yet another late comeback to take the lead with just minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

Jalen Brunson, who was named the Finals MVP after the game, scored 45 points to power New York to victory over San Antonio.

The victory served as an exclamation point for one of the most dominant playoff runs in league history. The Knicks went 16-3, including a stretch of 13 consecutive wins and the largest comeback ever in the Finals.

This week's show features:

  • Ira Boudway, Bloomberg global business of sports reporter
  • Mark Warsop, CEO of Panini America on its iconic World Cup sticker albums
  • Shawn Johnson East, Olympic gold medal gymnast and ambassador for the Special Olympics on her YouTube documentary, "Soaring
 
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Download

In 1 playlist(s)

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking l 
Social links
Follow podcast
Recent clips
Browse 1,056 clip(s)