The New York Knicks have raised over $360,000 for Madison Square Garden’s Garden of Dreams Foundation from hosting watch parties.
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The New York Knicks have raised over $360,000 for Madison Square Garden’s Garden of Dreams Foundation, an organization that works closely with the MSG family to bring life-changing opportunities to young people, from hosting watch parties during their current playoff run.
Tickets for the event cost $10, with proceeds going towards the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Additionally, youth from the foundation performed the National Anthem at each indoor watch party. Since 2006, the foundation has positively impacted the lives of over 480,000 young people facing obstacles.
The watch parties have also provided fans with the opportunity to interact with team alums such as Marcus Camby, Latrell Sprewell, John Starks and Kurt Thomas.
“It’s always good to come back. I think the Knicks have done a great job of bringing back former players and integrating them with the newer generation to make it a big family event,” Camby told amNewYork ahead of the first round.
“I just appreciate all the hard work I put in here, and they still feel that, and they can show me that. I love it. It’s one of those things you do, and it never gets old, and I’m just thankful to be a part of it,” Sprewell said.
The Knicks have hosted watch parties for the first two rounds of the postseason, allowing fans of all ages to root for the team alongside former players. With the Eastern Conference finals underway, the Knicks will be hosting another watch party for game three at Madison Square Garden.
Select team alums will be in attendance, and there will also be giveaways, contests, and photo opportunities for fans to participate in. Optionally, there will be another watch party at Brookly Bowl, the No. 1-ranked busiest club in the five boroughs.
“Just keep doing what they are doing. The energy that they bring. When we were down in Atlanta, it felt like we were in Madison Square Garden, so it’s exciting times here in New York City,” Starks said.
“It’s so exciting. The fans are really into it. The guys on the floor really look like they enjoy playing with each other. The way they share the ball out there is great to watch,” Thomas said.
