There is a special kind of aura that surrounds New York City. It’s a one of a kind place that people all over the world travel to see. But for basketball fans, it holds even more significance. New York City has long been referred to as the “Mecca of Basketball.”
And rightfully so. There is enough basketball history in this city to make it culturally significant in its own right, a point I touched on last week. But when it comes to professional athletes, New York does something different to them altogether.
Players love coming to New York, they love the lifestyle of the big city, and they love playing for the unique fans that pour into Madison Square Garden and the Barclay’s Center.