Knicks reportedly duped employees with championship ring email that was actually a phishing test
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought earlier this year but have since faced internal issues affecting team morale and organization.
- Key problems include owner James Dolan's strict policies leading to the loss of reserve player Mitchell Robinson and stalled contract extension talks with starters.
- Assistant coaches did not receive their championship rings during the ceremony, receiving empty boxes instead, causing frustration among staff.
- Many longtime Madison Square Garden employees may not receive rings at all, an unusual move as most NBA teams award rings to a broad range of staff.
- Compounding tensions, MSG employees were sent a phishing test email disguised as a ring reservation request, highlighting cybersecurity concerns but adding to organizational discontent.
