Find out who owns the New York Knicks, their net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the NBA franchise.
The New York Knicks are one of the most iconic franchises in NBA history, founded in 1946 as a charter member of the league. They are members of the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have won two NBA championships.
Who owns the New York Knicks?
The New York Knicks is owned by James Dolan.
New York Knicks ownership structure
James Dolan
James Dolan is the next wealthy NHL franchise owner. He has a net worth of around $2 billion.
James inherited his wealth from his father, Charles Dolan, who founded Cablevision. He owns Madison Square Garden Entertainment, which owns multiple sports and entertainment properties.
Club Net Worth & Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, the New York Knicks are valued at $7.5 billion, making them the second-most valuable NBA franchise.
Ownership History
The Knicks have gone through a series of owners throughout their history.
Ned Irish (1946-1974) – The team’s first owner and founder.
Gulf Western (1977-1988)
Paramount Communications (1989-1993)
Cablevision (1994-2009)
Madison Square Garden Sports (2009-present)
The New York Knicks franchise was founded in 1946 as one of the charter members of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and joined the NBA following the merger with the NBA.
Club Achievements & Trophies
The New York Knicks have won two NBA Championships.