www.knicks.com Known as the Knicks, they are one of only two charter members of the National Basketball Association still in their original cities (the other being the Boston Celtics). The Knicks and 10 other franchises had their beginnings on June 6th, 1946, at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. A group of arena operators met to discuss the formation of the Basketball Association of America, the forerunner of the NBA. The original teams were divided into two divisions. The East consisted of the New York Knickerbockers, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia Warriors, Providence Steamrollers, Washington Capitols, and Toronto Huskies. The West was composed of the Pittsburgh Ironmen, Chicago Stags, Detroit Falcons, St. Louis Bombers, and Cleveland Rebels.
On November 1st, 1946, the Knicks played the first game in the new league's history, beating the Huskies, 68-66, in Toronto. Neil Cohalan was coach, and the starting lineup consisted of Ossie Schectman, Stan Stutz, Jake Weber, Ralph Kaplowitz, and Leo 'Ace' Gottlieb, who was New York's high scorer with 12 points. Madison Square Garden had a crowded schedule of hockey and college basketball games for the BAA's inaugural season, so New York played most of its home games at the 69th Regiment Armory. The Knicks got off to a 10-2 start in November, which would remain one of the best months in franchise history. In their debut season they posted a 33-27 record.
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