Knicks assistant coaches reportedly not given rings on ring night, staff hit with Ring phishing scam

Key Points:

• The New York Knicks plan to give over 275 championship rings to players, coaches, employees, and other team members, with the total value exceeding $3.7 million, as a recognition of their contributions to the championship win.
• Madison Square Garden (MSG) sent a phishing simulation email to employees using the championship rings as bait, which was acknowledged as poor judgment following a recent hacking and extortion incident involving employee credentials.
• Despite the celebratory ring night and banner raising, Knicks owner James Dolan has not provided championship rings to assistant coaches, who received empty boxes during the ceremony, causing frustration among the coaching staff.
• Unlike many other NBA teams, some Knicks staff members, including business-side employees, did not receive rings on ring night and were instead subjected to the phishing test, leading to disappointment and criticism.
• NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not participate in the Knicks' ring ceremony, continuing a well-known feud with owner James Dolan, marking a notable absence from the event.