Yes, that’s retired legendary Lakers coach Phil Jackson from the 70’s who will be among the other Knicks legends that the New York Knickerbockers franchise will honor at the 40th anniversary of the 1972-73 World Championship team on Legends Night.
Presented by Chase on Apr. 5, the Knicks will take on the Eastern Conference rival Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 pm. A courtside halftime ceremony will honor the following Legends:
1972-73 World Champions
Dick Barnett #12 Phil Jackson #18
Henry Bibby #17 Jerry Lucas #32
Bill Bradley #24 Dean Meminger #7
Dave DeBusschere #22 Earl Monroe #15
Walt Frazier #10 Willis Reed #19
John Gianelli #40 Harthorne Wingo #43
Head Coach & General Manager Red Holzman
Assistant Coach & Chief Scout Dick McGuire
Trainer Danny Whelan
As a gift, the Legends will receive customized Tissot watches from the MSG Signature Collection.