Actor and Knicks superfan, John Turturro, recalls the Knicks of years past

WNYC News | Jun 1

The excitement around the Knicks has reached a fever pitch as the team prepares for its first NBA Finals appearance in over 25 years. New and long-time fans are desperate for a win, including actor and Knicks superfan, John Turturro. 

The "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "Severance" actor said he's been a fan since the 1960s. He remembers listening to sports commentator, Marv Albert, call games on the radio, and later sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden when opposing player, Shaquille O'Neal, nearly crushed Turturro and fellow Knicks fan, Spike Lee. 

Turturro joined WNYC host Michael Hill to recall Knicks teams of past years. 

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