The Knicks' ring ceremony included members of their '70s title teams, a heartening twist that was no executive diss. There may have been another issue, though.
Writer Kris Pursiainen argues that the New York Knicks having franchise legends present championship rings was a touching tribute rather than a snub against NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. During the banner-raising ceremony, franchise icon Walt "Clyde" Frazier presented the rings to players, while members and widows of the 1970s championship teams distributed jewelry to coaches and executives.
Pursiainen notes that despite speculation surrounding Silver's relationship with governor James Dolan, the real ceremony issue involved logistics. According to The Athletic, several assistant coaches were not fitted in time, resulting in empty boxes being handed out during the event.
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