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New York City temporarily co-names city streets after Knicks players during playoff run
The New York Knicks are taking over the streets of New York City, literally.New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday that some city streets will be co-named as Knicks players in a press release.The renaming of the streets came ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics and defeated the reigning champions in six games and advanced to their first conference final in 25 years."The Knicks embody the spirit of New York resilient, passionate, and unstoppable," Adams said in a statement."On the path to a championship, we recognize the hard work and determination that has gotten this team to the Eastern Conference Finals and we're celebrating this team by temporarily co-naming our city streets so all New Yorkers can celebrate their Knicks pride. Nearly 8.5 million New Yorkers, and millions more, are behind the New York Knicks as they continue this incredible journey."The streets will be co-named for as long as the Knicks are still in the playoff hunt. Each sign is blue and orange and features the player's name and jersey number.Last season, the Pacers eliminated a Knicks team that was decimated by injuries in seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals.All 15 players on the Knicks roster received a street name:KNICKS, PACERS TO REKINDLE EPIC RIVALRY THAT FEATURED SOME OF NBA'S MOST ICONIC MOMENTSPrecious Achiuwa Place 6th Avenue and West Washington PlaceOG Anunoby Alley 6th Avenue and West 8th StreetMikal Bridges Block 7th Avenue and West 25th StreetJalen Bruson Boulevard 7th Avenue and West 11th StreetPacome Dadiet Drive 6th Avenue and West 4th StreetJosh Hart Street 6th Avenue and West 3rd StreetAriel Hukporti Street 7th Avenue and West 55th StreetTyler Kolek Lane 7th Avenue and West 13th StreetMiles "Deuce" McBride 6th Avenue and Minetta LaneCam Payne Place 6th Avenue and Bleecker StreetMitchell Robinson Road 7th Avenue and West 23rd StreetLandry Shamet Circle 7th Avenue and West 44th StreetKarl-Anthony Towns Square 7th Avenue and West 32nd StreetPJ Tucker Terrace 7th Avenue and West 17th StreetDelon Wright Circle 6th Avenue and Houston StreetFollow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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