As the New York Knicks prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals, fans turn to superstition in hopes of securing a victory. Many fans are opting not to watch the game at all, with some even avoiding jerseys and TV screens, believing that their absence could turn the tide for their team. This peculiar tradition signifies the lengths to which dedicated fans will go; bartenders and bar-frequenters share unique superstitions that they believe affect the games, including specific seating arrangements and personal rituals.
I had success with not watching the second half, if the Knicks are down double digits, and instead playing Earth Defense Force 5 and checking the score intermittently.
Whenever I don't work they lose. So now they're all superstitious, so I was getting text messages from regulars saying, 'you better be here on Friday or we'll kill you.'
He carries it around and sits in the same seat every time. He also promised to shave his beard off if I came into work and they won ... and he did it on Saturday.
I try to wear the Brunson jersey [for good luck]. Sadly I have to work, but if I didn't I would be [outside MSG], or at one of the parks.
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