Knicks' NBA title after 53-year drought offers hope to long-suffering NFL fan bases
By
Mike Florio
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Summary
The article draws a parallel between the New York Knicks' NBA championship win (ending a 53-year drought) and the hope it gives to long-suffering NFL fan bases who are waiting for their own return to glory. The author reflects on how the Knicks' victory sparked euphoria among fans who remember past success, and uses this to explore which NFL teams with similar histories of past championships would experience comparable reactions if they won again.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe New York Knicks are back, baby.
It sparked euphoria in New York, and throughout the team's fan base.
It's different from the teams that have never won it all, because the Knicks had been to the top of the mountain.
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