New York Knicks slammed after staffers are ‘denied NBA championship rings in cruel fake email ploy’

The New York Knicks faced widespread criticism after using the promise of championship rings as an internal phishing simulation for Madison Square Garden employees. Staff members who clicked a link in a late September email offering a complimentary championship ring were flagged for mandatory cybersecurity training. Reports indicate that longtime business operations employees will not be receiving championship rings at all.

In addition, Knicks assistant coaches were reportedly handed empty boxes during Tuesday night's official ring ceremony. Sources indicated that assistant coaches were told they would receive their rings at a later date, while team president Leon Rose received his ring on court and an MSG Sports spokesperson declined to comment.