What makes an NBA team the “hottest” franchise out there? Is it because of the number of championships they have won? Well, if that’s the case, then the Lakers and Celtics should always remain at the top of this list due to the record 35 championships they have between them. But as it turns out, winning these titles isn’t always the answer. That’s because another franchise overtook the two giants to claim the title with the most players in the league asked Team. And they are none other than the Knicks!

Yes, according to StubHub, the New York-based team is currently leading the league and has the most ticket sales for the upcoming season on the site. In fact, the Knicks are always in demand because of their passionate fan base. That’s why they’re the league’s second-highest-grossing franchise at $7.43 billion, even though they haven’t won a title in decades.

This year is special because of their incredible performance last season. Not only did they finish second, but they also added stars like Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns this summer, giving fans hope that they can win it all this year.

While the Knicks hold the top spot, the Celtics aren’t too far behind as they sit at No. 2 on the list after a sellout rate of 36%. Meanwhile, LeBron James and Co., who topped the list last year, have dropped to No. 3, with the NYC franchise outperforming them by 81%!

While the top three teams have been determined, the Warriors have fallen to eighth place. Maybe some of this has to do with the departure of Klay Thompson, as many fans believe dynasty The days are now over. However, the rankings could change as the season progresses.

The New York Knicks are living up to the hype so far and are the most sought after games

Of course, being the hottest team comes with a lot of pressure. The pressure to win and not disappoint ticket buyers. Interestingly, the Knicks are tied for second place among “Most International Buyers” with 32%, tied with the LA Lakers!

Due to their rapidly growing popularity, the Knicks are featured in six of the ten most in-demand games on StubHub. And that includes their games against the Celtics, Pacers, Lakers, Cavs, Bucks and the Christmas Day matchup against the Spurs. Amid the hype, the team has performed well so far, easily winning the first two preseason games.

During the first game against the Hornets, the New York team showed their incredible strength as the bench combined to score 81 points! In the second game against the Wizards, KAT took the lead in his MSG debut, scoring 25 points and 12 points. Jalen Brunson also showed he’s still in top form with his 23-point finish, and Mikal Bridges also performed well, dropping 16 points in a winnable race.

Hopefully they’ll carry this momentum into the regular season and give fans their money’s worth and continue to be the hottest team through June! In a world where a team like the Suns was eliminated last season largely due to lack of depth, the Knicks have secured that front with their savvy offseason moves on the trade market. Thoughts?

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