Renaldo Balkman, a 41-year-old former NBA player with Puerto Rican roots, expressed his pride and joy over the New York Knicks' championship win, which ended a 53-year drought. Balkman played four of his seven NBA seasons with the Knicks between 2006 and 2012. He shared his excitement with Primera Hora, saying 'Once you're a Knick, you're always a Knick' and that he would have loved to be part of the championship team.
Once you're a Knick, you're always a Knick
Balkman, who played with notable figures like Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire, praised the team's intensity and dedication. He also congratulated José Alvarado, a fellow Puerto Rican player who contributed to the Knicks' win. Balkman plans to return to New York to celebrate the championship as if it were his own.
He moved from New York to Florida at a young age to pursue his basketball career but never lost his love for the Knicks.