HowboutthoseKnicks wrote:Hi there Knicks fans,

Apologies in advance, I'm new here and appreciate starting a new topic straight off the bat may be a little self indulgent and forward.

I've been following the Knicks for 36 years from the other side of the world in Australia.

It's been a lifelong dream to see the Knicks play at MSG, I'm planning a trip next year and have bought tickets. Though I realised after buying the tickets the seats are directly behind the camera well (section 224, row 3). From what I've read online and the photos on 'a view from my seat', the view can be quite obstructed by the camera crew. I'm interested in any experiences from sitting in these seats so I have a better idea on what to expect.

First world problems I know and apologies again for the request, any advice is greatly appreciated.

I also just wanted add, I love my country and I'm a proud Australian, but I'm so ashamed of the massacre at Bondi on the weekend, for any of you touched by it, I am deeply sorry, that's not the Australia I know or grew up in.

Welcome to the forum! You picked the right season to make the trip. I hope you have a blast.

Philc1 wrote:I’ve sat there yes your view will be partially obstructed. You can sell the tix on Stubhub and buy tix in the blue heaven cheap seats in the upper rafters. You can still see everything unobstructed

Thank you Philc1, for your advice and sharing your experience, greatly appreciated, cheers!

martin wrote:Oh welcome! What part of Australia?

Thank you Martin, Greatly appreciated! I was born in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, then moved to Canberra when I was in my mid 20's in 2001 and have been there ever since. Canberra is a smaller city, doesn't have the greatest reputation as being as vibrant as the big cities but I like it & it's only a couple of hours from some great beaches and fishing.

Have you been to Australia? If not, hope you can visit one day. Hope this isn't a silly question, are you from New York? Had wondered if there are also a lot of Knick fans in New Jersey too, now that the NJ Nets are no more and if states close by like Long Island also have plenty of Knick support?

ToddTT wrote:This is unforgiveable!

Zero Alba posts?!? Shameful.

By the way, congrats on not getting eaten by anything, poisoned, or pummeled to death by a kangaroo.

Hahahaha, thanks for the chuckle Alba. We certainly have a reputation, it's always wise to check your shoes for spiders before putting them on if you've left them outside for the night.

Guess you just get used to the spiders and odd snake here and there. We don't have any big threatening land carnivores like the USA, Grizzlies and Mountain Lions are very impressive animals, would not want to come across one of them!

BigDaddyG wrote:

HowboutthoseKnicks wrote:

ToddTT wrote:This is unforgiveable!

Zero Alba posts?!? Shameful.

By the way, congrats on not getting eaten by anything, poisoned, or pummeled to death by a kangaroo.

Hahahaha, thanks for the chuckle Alba. We certainly have a reputation, it's always wise to check your shoes for spiders before putting them on if you've left them outside for the night.

Guess you just get used to the spiders and odd snake here and there. We don't have any big threatening land carnivores like the USA, Grizzlies and Mountain Lions are very impressive animals, would not want to come across one of them!

Australia has made massive contributions to adult entertainment with such luminaries as Angela White, Savannah Bond and Hayley Davies. No one can ever take that away! Welcome to the forum.😃

That came from left field

Nalod wrote:

HowboutthoseKnicks wrote:

martin wrote:Oh welcome! What part of Australia?

Thank you Martin, Greatly appreciated! I was born in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, then moved to Canberra when I was in my mid 20's in 2001 and have been there ever since. Canberra is a smaller city, doesn't have the greatest reputation as being as vibrant as the big cities but I like it & it's only a couple of hours from some great beaches and fishing.

Have you been to Australia? If not, hope you can visit one day. Hope this isn't a silly question, are you from New York? Had wondered if there are also a lot of Knick fans in New Jersey too, now that the NJ Nets are no more and if states close by like Long Island also have plenty of Knick support?

Knicks dominate the NY metropolitan area for the most part. Nets started on Long island in the ABA and had a nice following. Back then you could root for both. NEts moved to Jersey and fell out with Many. Southern NJ has its fair share of 76er fans given proximity to Philladelphia.

I been To Sydney and Cairns about 30 years ago. Wonderful place and memories! Great seafood and beer!!! LOL

What made you become a knick fan?

Hi Nalod, really interesting history on the Nets in Long Island, in the ABA, then in NJ and Sth NJ's proximity to Philadelphia, thanks for that mate! Must admit, I find the State make up of the USA really fascinating, right back to British colonisation. It seems each State in the USA has its own very clear identity, which I really admire.

Sydney and Cairns are great spots, and absolutely, both great for any lover of seafood and icy cold beer (what a match made in heaven!).

Back in the late 80's we used to get one NBA game televised each week on a Saturday morning. I liked the sport but didn't have a team yet. New York vs Philadelphia was on one week, NY were down by a good margin most of the night, then mounted a terrific comeback, I remember Ewing of course and I think Gerald Wilkins for the Knicks but only remember Gminski for Philadelphia. Anywho, after that game, I thought this is my team.

They've been a great team to follow over the years, ups and downs yes, but they have a toughness and edge and part of that comes across very clearly on the broadcasts from the crowd at MSG. My brother and I used to call the MSG crowd, during playoffs especially in the early- mid 90's, 'the man crowd' because it was loud, intense, intimidating and loaded with hostility towards the opposition - like no other crowd in the NBA. A couple of years ago when the Knicks were playing Indiana at home in the playoffs, my brother sent me a random text message and said 'the man crowd is back!'.

Would love to hear your history following the Knicks too Nalod, and anyone else on here of course too.

Thanks again - cheers.