The Grand Performance of the Garden

Madison Square Garden possessed a deep history unlike that of any other arena in the United States, one that dated back to 1879.

The first Madison Square Garden was a 10,000-seat venue primarily used for indoor track cycling, and it ultimately closed in 1890. The second Madison Square Garden was an 8,000-seat indoor arena that also hosted the 1924 Democratic National Convention before closing that same year.

The third Madison Square Garden was an 18,000-seat indoor arena that closed in 1967. On February 14, 1968, the fourth Madison Square Garden opened to the public. The one currently used by the Knicks was the fourth generation.

Though the times had changed, "the Garden" still held an indelible place in the hearts of New Yorkers and was regarded as the face of New York.

NBA games became the largest share of events held at the fourth Madison Square Garden, and in 1970, the fourth "Garden" witnessed the Knicks win the first championship in franchise history.

Beyond that, "the Garden" was also New York's preferred venue for major sporting events outside of basketball and for concerts. For instance, in 1971, it hosted the famous "Fight of the Century" in boxing history—Joe Frazier versus Muhammad Ali.

And before the Barclays Center of the Brooklyn Nets was built, the NBA Draft had always been held at Madison Square Garden as well.

The Knicks were indeed very fortunate to have such a historic and popular venue as their home court.

Every night, people came to Madison Square Garden to witness an exciting game.

Unfortunately, the New York Knicks' struggles in the twenty-first century had sent New Yorkers home from "the Garden" disappointed time and time again.

After the Knicks acquired Anthony, all New Yorkers had believed they had finally found their savior.

But after entering the