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‘Why the hell would anyone want to watch the Knicks?’ Because they saved my life | Lee Escobedo
For 25 years, the Knicks have given just enough hope to keep me from walking away. Four wins from watching an NBA title with my father, I know why I stayed The New York Knicks are four wins from hallelujah. I’ve been waiting for this since 2002. I was baptized in blown leads. Never, not once, considered leaving. This type of immolation requires explanation. The Knicks have not won an NBA championship since 1973. Maybe I’m bad luck, or maybe losing is what shaped me. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, ‘Why the hell would anyone want to watch the Knicks?’ Because they saved my life | Lee Escobedo, For 25 years, the Knicks have given just enough hope to keep me from walking away. Four wins from watching an NBA title with my father, I know why I stayed The New York Knicks are four wins from hallelujah. I’ve been waiting for this since 2002. I was baptized in blown leads. Never, not once, considered leaving. This type of immolation requires explanation. The Knicks have not won an NBA championship since 1973. Maybe I’m bad luck, or maybe losing is what shaped me. Continue reading…
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- ‘Why the hell would anyone want to watch the Knicks?’ Because they saved my life | Lee EscobedoThe Guardian - 2026-06-02T11:00:04+00:00
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