The Knicks celebrated Jewish Heritage day at the game on Sunday against the Cavaliers.
The Maccabeats began the night with a beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, see footage below.
The local sports league, JSL, went as a group as guests of the Knicks. 10 boys from the league got to play a game on the court at halftime! They also got courtside passes for the Knicks’ pregame shootaround. Watch incredible footage below.
JSL is a local youth league offering soccer, basketball and hockey leagues for boys K-8th grade. You can see more info at 5tjsl.com
The Knicks also expressed gratitude to the UJA Federation of New York and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic for their advocacy and support for the Jewish community.
The Maccabeats performing tonight at the Knicks game on Jewish heritage night. Thank you @nyknicks! pic.twitter.com/jnKEXaSTZc
— 5TownsCentral (@5TownsCentral) December 4, 2022
Former NY Knicks all-star Amar’e Stoudemire (Yahoshafat Ben Avraham) sat court-side and was given an honor at the game.
Can someone please explain to me why people get excited over this. Is this what we are proud of? Do you think the real Macabbets would approve? I don’t ge why so many jews are so gitty over basketball or the knicks?