The New York Knicks celebrated their championship victory in style, hoisting their banner and distributing rings to teammates before their season opener. However, one key player, Andre Drummond, remained in the locker room during the festivities. The team then faced an unexpected setback in their first game of the season, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 106-100. Drummond’s absence during the celebrations adds an intriguing note to the Knicks’ championship season kickoff.


Andre Drummond stayed back in the locker room while the Knicks raised their championship banner and collected their rings ahead of their 106-100 season-opening loss to the 76ers.