Rapper Fat Joe said the New York Knicks could become one of the greatest teams of all time during an ESPN First Take segment.

The prediction comes as the franchise nears a historic milestone. A championship would end a title drought spanning more than five decades, marking a shift in the power dynamics of the league.

Speaking before Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals [1], Joseph Cartagena, known professionally as Fat Joe, said the team's trajectory at Madison Square Garden indicates the current roster is poised to achieve a level of historic greatness that transcends a single season.

The Knicks are currently two wins away from securing their first NBA championship in more than 50 years [2]. This push for a title follows a period of significant momentum for the team, which previously recorded seven straight wins during the postseason [3].

The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden has intensified as the team pursues the trophy. The presence of high-profile celebrity fans has highlighted the city's investment in the team's success during this finals run.

Fat Joe's comments reflect a broader sentiment among the New York fanbase that the team has finally assembled the talent, and chemistry, necessary to dominate the league. By framing the Knicks as potential all-time greats, the rapper said the scale of the achievement is significant if they secure the remaining two wins [2].

“the Knicks could become one of the greatest teams of all time”

The New York Knicks are on the verge of ending one of the longest championship droughts in professional sports. If they secure the 2026 title, it represents not just a victory, but a validation of a long-term rebuilding process in the league's largest media market, potentially cementing this specific roster as a dynasty-level squad.