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The New York Knicks are a professional mens' Basketball team that are part of the NBA. The Knicks' official name back in the day was the New York Knickerbockers. The term "Knickerbockers" traces its origin back to the Dutch settlers who came to the New World and especially to what is now New York in the 1600s. Specifically, it refers to the style of pants the settlers wore: pants that rolled up just below the knee, which became known as "Knickerbockers," or "knickers".
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When was New York Knicks created?
New York Knicks was created in 1946.
What year did the New York Knicks originate?
The New York Knicks were founded in 1946.
The name of which basketball team is an abbreviation for knickerbockers?
The New York Knicks.
What is Amar'e Stoudemire's number on the New York Knicks?
Amar'e Stoudemire is number 1 on the New York Knicks.
What are nicklebokers?
If you mean Knickerbockers, it means New Yorkers. So the New York Knicks are really The New York New Yorkers.
What teams did Phil Jackson play for?
The New York Knicks.
What is the New York Knicks former full name?
The Knicks were originally referred to as the New York Knickerbockers.
What is the name of the New York basketball team?
There are many basketball teams that call New York home. However, if you are talking professional basketball teams, then there are two men's teams-- The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. There is one women's professional team in New York-- the Liberty.
What is the name of the New York Knicks coach?
The current New York Knicks Head Coach is Mike Woodson.
What is Andrea Bargnani's number on the New York Knicks?
Andrea Bargnani is number 77 on the New York Knicks.
What is Cole Aldrich's number on the New York Knicks?
Cole Aldrich is number 45 on the New York Knicks.
What is J.R. Smith's number on the New York Knicks?
J.R. Smith is number 8 on the New York Knicks.
