Danhausen made sure his priorities were clear on Knicks Opening Night: get the ring.
The “Very Nice, Very Evil” Superstar jumped on X, formerly Twitter, and asked the question plenty of people were already wondering about: “Where is the Danhausen basket ball ring[?]” He followed that up by aiming directly at Karl-Anthony Towns, writing, “KATHAUSEN LET DANHAUSEN BORROW YOURS,” and adding, “HE'LL GIVE IT RIGHT BACK.”
If he really wants one, he can buy his own - assuming he’s willing to spend big. The personalized commemorative championship rings are priced at $19,995 apiece, and only 200 are being made.
The rings were handed out before tip-off on Tuesday, Oct. 20, when the Knicks opened the night against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. The celebration didn’t stop there. The championship banner also went up during the festivities and now hangs in the rafters at Madison Square Garden.
Danhausen’s connection to the title run goes back to the playoffs, when he lifted his “curse” after the Knicks fell behind 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. What followed was a 13-game win streak that carried the Knicks through the postseason, until it was snapped in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at the Garden. New York answered by storming back from 29 down in Game 4 and then sealing the championship in Game 5.
The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years, with Jalen Brunson taking home NBA Finals MVP after averaging 32.6 points per game in the series.
KAT and Danhausen’s paths crossed again at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July 2026, when Towns delivered a chokeslam to JD McDonagh during Danhausen’s match against the Judgment Day member.
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