Owner James Dolan's Unusual 'No S*x' Request to Knicks Stars Unveiled by Insider After NBA Finals

Knicks owner James Dolan’s post-season remarks helped frame the team’s championship run around sacrifice. Insider Ian Begley reports Dolan spoke briefly in the locker room about the long 10-week postseason and what it would take to win. He reportedly joked about personal sacrifices, a remark that energized the locker room.

New York clawed back from a 1-2 start versus Atlanta, then posted a 13-game win streak, sweeping Philadelphia and Cleveland en route to the title on June 14. Dolan’s postgame moment followed with a locker-room visit showing a bypass scar, underscoring his visible commitment alongside Coach Mike Brown’s hands-on leadership.