In a city that's long been starved of basketball glory, the New York Knicks have finally quenched the thirst of their loyal fans by clinching the NBA title after a 53-year drought. To put that into perspective, the Summer of Love was still in full swing when the Knicks last hoisted the championship trophy. The year was 1970, and the city was a vastly different place - the World Trade Center was still under construction, the Mets were on the rise, and the music scene was dominated by the likes of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. As the Knicks look to celebrate their long-awaited championship, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit what life was like in the city the last time they were on top of the NBA world.
Ending a 53-year drought, the New York Knicks clinched the NBA title. Here's what NYC was like the last time the Knicks won.
