NEW YORK CITY — Fifteen streets in Manhattan have been temporarily renamed after New York Knicks players to celebrate their current playoff run.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the city Department of Transportation unveiled the street renaming on Wednesday and will stay up for the remainder of the Knicks playoff run. The Knicks face off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden later this evening.
Each sign is designed in blue and orange and features the name and jersey number of a current player on the team. The streets where the signs are hung will correspond with each team member's uniform number.
"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."
Here are the list of streets that were renamed:
* Precious Achiuwa Place – 6th Avenue and West Washington Place
* OG Anunoby Alley – 6th Avenue and West 8th Street
* Mikal Bridges Block – 7th Avenue and West 25th Street
* Jalen Brunson Boulevard – 7th Avenue and West 11th Street
* Pacome Dadiet Drive – 6th Avenue and West 4th Street
* Josh Hart Street – 6th Avenue and West 3rd Street
* Ariel Hukporti Street – 7th Avenue and West 55th Street
* Tyler Kolek Lane – 7th Avenue and West 13th Street
* Miles McBride Street – 6th Avenue and Minetta Lane
* Cam Payne Place – 6th Avenue and Bleecker Street
* Mitchell Robinson Road – 7th Avenue and West 23rd Street
* Landry Shamet Circle – 7th Avenue and West 44th Street
* Karl-Anthony Towns Square – 7th Avenue and West 32nd Street
* PJ Tucker Terrace – 7th Avenue and West 17th Street
* Delon Wright Circle – 6th Avenue and Houston Street
"This has been an incredible time for the Knicks, our fans, and for all of New York City," Jamaal Lesane, chief operating officer, MSG Sports said. "We thank Mayor Adams and Commissioner Rodriguez for this recognition. As the playoffs continue, the Knicks will continue to look for opportunities to spread excitement and bring people together through their shared passion for the team."
The Knicks will make the franchise's ninth Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
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