Knicks reportedly turned fake championship ring offers into cybersecurity lesson for employees
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks recently held a championship ring ceremony with notable deviations from typical practices, including selective distribution of rings to employees and coaching staff.
- Some Madison Square Garden employees received an email offering a choice of two championship ring designs, which turned out to be a phishing test rather than an actual ring offer.
- Several longtime MSG employees, including some in the Knicks' business operations, reportedly did not receive rings, highlighting the lack of a set standard for employee ring distribution.
- Assistant coaches were given empty ring boxes during the ceremony, with their actual rings expected to be delivered later, a practice differing from other teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver was notably absent from the Knicks' ring presentation role, with Knicks legend Walt Frazier handing out rings instead, reflecting ongoing tensions between Silver and Knicks owner James Dolan.
