Celtics Owner Reminds Knicks Fans Who’s Boss With Simple Comment originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
For the New York Knicks, chasing the elusive championship has been a decades-long rollercoaster – one that’s tested even the most loyal fans’ patience. Year after year, they’ve come close enough to keep hope alive but never enough to silence the critics.
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And while Knicks fans are used to the usual jabs from rival fanbases, this time the dig hit a little differently. Instead of some trash talk on social media, it was actually a team owner who decided to twist the knife and, it’s not something Knicks fans will be thrilled to hear.
The man in question here is Wyc Grousbeck, owner of the Boston Celtics.
In a video posted on X, Grousbeck appeared to walk onto a stage for a panel discussion. While on his way to the seat, Grousbeck said, “Nice playoff win, Knicks fans, but here’s what a ring looks like.”
It’s not exactly clear what sparked Grousbeck’s comment maybe he was clapping back at some fans heckling him, or maybe it just slipped out during a heated debate.
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Either way, it’s not every day you see an NBA team owner taking shots at another fanbase like that.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) during the second quarter of game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.David Reginek-Imagn Images
The biggest deal in North American sports history went down when the Boston Celtics were sold for a massive $6.1 billion.
Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group and a lifelong Celtics fan, agreed to buy the team from Wyc Grousbeck’s group, topping the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders back in 2023. Grousbeck’s group had originally bought the Celtics for just $360 million in 2002 and he will remain the Celtics owner through the 2027-28 season.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.