Some Jewish fans say date of Knicks' historic win is more than coincidence

The notable number in Jewish tradition already had a Knicks connection

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11:01 AM • June 16 2026 IDT

For some Jewish fans of the New York Knicks, the most salient number related to the team's NBA championship win on Saturday was not 94, the team's final point tally, or 53, the number of years since the last title. It was 613.

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