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'No need to Knick a basket': NYC department of san...

ESPN · Jun 26, 2026, 10:21 PM

Key takeaways

  • During the Finals, New York City redesigned designated subway stations and street waste baskets to Knicks colors to fit the theme of their historic run -- their first championship in 53 years.
  • No need to Knick a basket!We are giving away five orange and blue litter baskets!
  • "No need to Knick a basket," the department captioned the post.

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During the Finals, New York City redesigned designated subway stations and street waste baskets to Knicks colors to fit the theme of their historic run -- their first championship in 53 years. On Friday morning, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced a giveaway of five Knicks-themed waste bins, each standing 28 inches tall and weighing about 30 pounds.

No need to Knick a basket!We are giving away five orange and blue litter baskets! These are the real deal. Want a chance to win one? Enter here: https://t.co/uXMcKVm2Rt pic.twitter.com/bflnPDUoHr

"No need to Knick a basket," the department captioned the post.

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