About this episode

AJ Helman discusses the significance of teamwork and community through the lens of the Knicks' championship win.

I need all of you to join me on a sports-nerd journey, for a second, because the Knicks just won their first championship since 1973. I’m aware this may not be the right crowd for this, but my parents are from New York, and as the famous song says, “I was born a Knicks fan, it’s genetic.” To say this championship meant a lot to New York and the Knicks would be an understatement, but what really made this championship so special was not just that the Knicks won, but how they won.

People in this episode

Guest: AJ Helman

Topics covered

• sports
• team spirit
• Jewish lessons
• community
• championship

Keywords

• Knicks
• championship
• New York
• teamwork
• sports
• Jewish lessons
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knicks

Places: New York

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