The Spurs can match the Knicks’ energy in the NBA finals but not their desperation | Chuck D

As a lifelong Knicks fan, the Public Enemy frontman knows how much New York craves an end to its 53-year NBA title drought I didn’t see the Knicks win their second championship in 1973 because I had to go to bed. That night, the Knicks beat the LA Lakers, but clinching game was on the west coast and it was a school night. I couldn’t watch it. I was 13 and in seventh grade. Back then things were different. Today, 13-year-olds stay up to 5am. But I had to go to bed. Chuck D was talking to Jacob Uitti. Continue reading...

Chuck D · Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:00 AM
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The Spurs can match the Knicks’ energy in the NBA finals but not their desperation | Chuck D

As a lifelong Knicks fan, the Public Enemy frontman knows how much New York craves an end to its 53-year NBA title drought

I didn’t see the Knicks win their second championship in 1973 because I had to go to bed.

That night, the Knicks beat the LA Lakers, but clinching game was on the west coast and it was a school night. I couldn’t watch it. I was 13 and in seventh grade. Back then things were different. Today, 13-year-olds stay up to 5am. But I had to go to bed.

Chuck D was talking to Jacob Uitti.

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