New York Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to abstain from sex during title run

Dolan invoked Spartans in surprise April speech Owner urged 10 weeks of sacrifice to win title Knicks won team’s first championship since 1973 The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years may have been built on many things: Jalen Brunson’s brilliance, Mike Brown’s steady hand, a suffocating defense and a healthy roster when it mattered most. According to much-maligned team owner James Dolan, it may also have required a little self-denial. Continue reading...

Guardian sport · Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 10:32 PM
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New York Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to abstain from sex during title run

Dolan invoked Spartans in surprise April speech
Owner urged 10 weeks of sacrifice to win title
Knicks won team’s first championship since 1973

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years may have been built on many things: Jalen Brunson’s brilliance, Mike Brown’s steady hand, a suffocating defense and a healthy roster when it mattered most.

According to much-maligned team owner James Dolan, it may also have required a little self-denial.

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