CELEBRATING
WITH THE KNICKS
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
Through Their Lens
Theme Night
FISLL By Allan Houston
Sweetwater Clifton Award
Gallery
Video
BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE KNICKS
As New York’s basketball team, we take great pride in honoring the Black Experience not only this month but every month. Please see below for some of the ways we are celebrating Black History, culture, and community and to see how you can get involved!
KNICKS: THROUGH THEIR LENS
This Black History Month, we're honored to share the work of local Black photographers as they capture a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Follow our Knicks: Through Their Lens program all month long and celebrate the unique perspectives of each photographer.
DWAYNE DOWELL
Assignment: NYK v HOU 2/3
Dwayne is a passionate sports photographer based in Woodbridge NJ. After purchasing his first camera in 2012, he hasn't put the camera down. Being a sports fan, and a former college athlete, he has a keen eye for action and an understanding of the intensity behind every play.
GALLERY
VIEW WORK
AUTUMN DORSEY
Assignment: NYK v BOS 2/8
Autumn began her photography journey with the goal of becoming a concert photographer, shooting for artists like Ja Rule and Lil Baby in college. After a memorable backstage experience with Juice Wrld, she shifted her focus to basketball, blending her passion for photography and storytelling.
GALLERY
VIEW WORK
LEANDER GOMEZ
Assignment: NYK v ATL 2/12
Leander is a 20-year-old photographer based in the Bronx, New York. He's been covering basketball for over five years, and it’s more than just a passion for him—it’s an art form. He loves capturing the raw emotion, energy, and movement of the game in a way that tells a story and brings it to life visually. It’s not just about the action; it’s about showcasing the beauty of basketball in a unique and artistic way.
GALLERY
VIEW WORK
Randall ‘Sickamore’ Medford
Assignment: NYK v CHI 2/20
Trinidadian-born, Brooklyn-raised Randall ‘Sickamore’ Medford has spent the past decade playing a pivotal role in discovering, developing, and nurturing some of the industry's most successful artists, evidenced most recently by Travis Scott’s UTOPIA, the #1 selling album of 2023. His journey in the music business began when he captured the essence of New York City’s underground scene as a DJ.
GALLERY
VIEW WORK
CELEBRATING THE BlACK EXPERIENCE NIGHT
We tipped off Black History Month at The Garden when the Knicks played the Rockets on Monday, February 3.
Check out how we celebrated the Black Experience in arena!
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FISLL by allan houston
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful words from his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, Knicks legend Allan Houston, designed this limited-edition FISLL Black History Collection.
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SWEETWATER clifton CITY SPIRIT award
The New York Knicks and HUB International are proud to recognize local community heroes through the Sweetwater Clifton 'City Spirit' Award, named in honor of the first African American Knicks player, Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton.
This month we are proud to recognize Robert Garland, creative director of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries a solid commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts.
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CELEBRATING
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
WITH THE KNICKS
Through Their Lens
Theme Night
FISLL By Alan Houston
Gallery
Sweetwater Clifton Award
Video
Explore our Community Gallery to check out how we're celebrating Black History Month on and off the court.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE KNICKS
As New York’s basketball team, we take great pride in honoring the Black Experience not only this month but every month. Please see below for some of the ways we are celebrating Black History, culture, and community and to see how you can get involved!
This Black History Month, we're honored to share the work of local Black photographers as they capture a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Follow our Knicks: Through Their Lens program all month long and celebrate the unique perspectives of each photographer.
KNICKS: THROUGH THEIR LENS
DWAYNE DOWELL
Assignment: NYK v HOU 2/3
Dwayne is a passionate sports photographer based in Woodbridge NJ. After purchasing his first camera in 2012, he hasn't put the camera down. Being a sports fan, and a former college athlete, he has a keen eye for action and an understanding of the intensity behind every play.
GALLERY
LINK TO WORK
DWAYNE DOWELL
Assignment: NYK v HOU 2/3
Dwayne is a passionate sports photographer based in Woodbridge NJ. After purchasing his first camera in 2012, he hasn't put the camera down. Being a sports fan, and a former college athlete, he has a keen eye for action and an understanding of the intensity behind every play.
GALLERY
LINK TO WORK
DWAYNE DOWELL
Assignment: NYK v HOU 2/3
Dwayne is a passionate sports photographer based in Woodbridge NJ. After purchasing his first camera in 2012, he hasn't put the camera down. Being a sports fan, and a former college athlete, he has a keen eye for action and an understanding of the intensity behind every play.
GALLERY
LINK TO WORK
LEANDER GOMEZ
Assignment: NYK v ATL 2/12
Leander is a 20-year-old photographer based in the Bronx, New York. He's been covering basketball for over five years, and it’s more than just a passion for him—it’s an art form. He loves capturing the raw emotion, energy, and movement of the game in a way that tells a story and brings it to life visually. It’s not just about the action; it’s about showcasing the beauty of basketball in a unique and artistic way.
GALLERY
LINK TO WORK
CELEBRATING THE BlACK EXPERIENCE NIGHT
We're tipping off Black History Month at The Garden when the Knicks take on the Rockets, Monday, February 3 at 7:30 PM ET.
Secure your seats and celebrate with us!
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KNICKS FUNDRAISER
Bid on player autographed “Built by Black History” warm-ups, exclusive game day experiences and more! The fundraiser will be live until Monday, February 10.
All proceeds benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation and their dedication to bringing life-changing opportunities and access to children in our communities!
BID NOW
FISLL by allan houston
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful words from his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, Knicks legend Allan Houston, designed this limited-edition FISLL Black History Collection.
SHOP NOW
KNICKS FUNDRAISER
Bid on player autographed “Built by Black History” warm-ups, exclusive game day experiences and more! The fundraiser will be live until Monday, February 10.
All proceeds benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation and their dedication to bringing life-changing opportunities and access to children in our communities!
FISLL by allan
houston
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful words from his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, Knicks legend Allan Houston, designed this limited-edition FISLL Black History Collection.
