New York Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to abstain from sex during title run

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James Dolan, the New York Knicks owner, urged players to abstain from sex for ten weeks during their championship run, invoking the Spartans in an April speech. The unconventional motivational tactic preceded the team's first NBA title since 1973, their first championship in 53 years. While Dolan credited the victory to Jalen Brunson's play, Mike Brown's coaching, and defensive intensity, he also pointed to the players' sacrifice and discipline as factors in the triumph.