"The city is on fire for the Knicks": Dwyane, on the madness for the Finals in NY
What is happening in New York these days is truly crazy
Former NBA player Dwyane Wade has highlighted the enormous impact that the present of the New York Knicks is having on the city of New York City, in a context where the team is just one win away from reaching a historic milestone: their first championship in 53 years.
In a statement reported by Page Six and shared by the New York Post, Wade referred to the atmosphere in the city, although he avoided expressing a clear opinion on the Knicks' chances of closing the series and winning the title.
“New York City is buzzing because of what the Knicks are doing,” Wade said, emphasizing the effect that the team's performance is having on the daily life of the city. The former NBA champion and one of the most recognized figures of the recent era of American basketball stressed that he is currently just another fan.
“I don't know. I'm just watching as a fan. I just want to see good basketball. Either team deserves to win, both have earned it,” he stated, avoiding making predictions about the series outcome.
Wade focused on the atmosphere that has been generated in New York, where support for the Knicks has noticeably increased as the team has approached the possibility of winning the championship.
“The city is on fire, not just by the heat, but by what the Knicks are doing. They have to get that fourth win. If they do, they deserve it and have earned it,” added the former player, referring to the victory required to close the series.
Wade, amazed by the Knicks
Wade's message reflects a sentiment shared by many fans and basketball figures: beyond the final outcome, the cultural and emotional impact of the Knicks in the city has once again placed the team at the center of the American sports scene.
With the series at its decisive point, the atmosphere in New York has intensified, making every game a highly anticipated event. The possibility of seeing the Knicks break a drought of over half a century adds historical weight that partly explains the magnitude of the phenomenon Wade described as a city "on fire" for basketball.
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