The Knicks’ late 1990s-uniforms are iconic, tied forever to the team’s gritty playoff runs and Madison Square Garden’s electric atmosphere. These jerseys kept the classic blue, orange and white color scheme but added a sharper, more aggressive trim that matched the physical style of basketball being played.
These unis remind us of the bruises and blood spilled in the Garden during the battles with Miami, Indiana, and Chicago. But instead of embracing that history, the Knicks have leaned into forgettable alternates in recent years, including collaborations with KITH that feel more like cash grabs than what the people want.
While those jerseys fade quickly from memory, the late 1990s look remains a timeless reminder of blood in the Garden.
