The Knicks are receiving some unexpected support from another New York team: the Giants.
Quarterback Jackson Dart and receiver Odell Beckham Jr., along with potentially others, plan to head to Texas to root for the Knicks during the NBA Finals, according to sources cited by The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy.
The group was seen leaving the Giants’ training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on their way to Game 1 and is set to return to the team the following Thursday.
Current players and alumni from the Giants, including running back Cam Skatebo and Super Bowl champs Eli Manning and Justin Tuck, have also shown their support by attending games at Madison Square Garden during the playoffs.
The official Giants account shared a graphic on social media featuring Jalen Brunson celebrating and wishing “Good Luck” on Tuesday.
Odell Beckham’s journey comes right after he signed a one-year deal to return to the Giants following a tryout.
Beckham, who was selected by the Giants with the 12th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, made a considerable impact early in his career, earning three Pro Bowl selections and posting over 1,000 receiving yards in four seasons before being traded to the Browns in 2019.
While his current contract has no guaranteed money, Beckham expressed excitement about being back in New York, acknowledging that things could change again in the future.
“I told my coach, ‘I’m ready to fight no matter what,’” Beckham shared. “I know I’m not in my prime, but I can’t just sit at home and not be a part of it.” He emphasized his commitment to enjoying the moment and working hard.
The end of Beckham’s previous stint with the Giants was marked by controversy after a 2017 trip to Miami, where he and a few teammates were photographed partying on a yacht—a moment that overshadowed their playoff loss to the Packers.
Interestingly, this current trip is taking place well ahead of the season, unlike that controversial one.
Reflecting on past mistakes, Beckham called that Miami incident his biggest regret, feeling it shifted focus away from the games. “The energy shifted and it felt like a distraction from what was really important,” he explained in a recent podcast appearance.
As the Knicks gear up for their first Finals appearance in 27 years, they’ll certainly appreciate having some extra cheering from their fellow New Yorkers.
