Knicks staff thought they’d received championship rings — it wasn’t what they expected
After the Knicks' 2026 title, assistant coaches received empty ring boxes at a ceremony and Madison Square Garden employees found a ring offer was actually a cybersecurity test.
Winning an NBA championship usually comes with plenty of rewards. But some New York Knicks coaches and Madison Square Garden employees had an unusual experience after the team’s 2026 title. Assistant coaches were handed championship ring boxes during Tuesday’s ceremony, but the actual rings weren’t inside, according to Bleacher Report.