Knicks admit to 'unfortunate mistake,' will spend more than $3.7M on 275 championship rings for staff
Newsday • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks are distributing 275 championship rings and jewelry to players, coaches, and employees, valued at over $3.7 million, to celebrate their achievement.
- A report revealed assistant coaches received empty ring boxes during the ceremony, and employees were sent an email with a link purportedly to choose ring styles.
- The link actually directed employees to a mandatory cybersecurity training, as part of a phishing attack simulation by Madison Square Garden (MSG).
- MSG acknowledged the error, explaining the phishing simulation was intended to enhance security following a recent hack involving employee credentials.
- Despite the confusion, MSG reaffirmed its commitment to gifting the rings and jewelry to recognize the contributions of the Knicks organization.
