Westchester Knicks Open Season in White Plains Nov. 19

The following announcement is from the Westchester Knicks and Westchester County government:

Fans at the Westchester Knicks home opener tomorrow, Nov. 19, will see an exciting slate of in-game elements including performances by the Knicks City Dancers and appearances by several New York Knicks alumni.

The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knickerbockers, will tip off their inaugural home schedule at 7 p.m. at the Westchester County Center against the Canton Charge. Prior to the game, the national anthem will be performed by West Point Staff Sergeant Jeremy Gaynor, while the Department of Public Safety Ceremonial Unit will present the colors.

To tip off the first NBA D-League game at the County Center, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Westchester Knicks general manager Allan Houston and Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino will be on hand to lower a Westchester Knicks banner from the rafters, signaling the start of the team’s inaugural home season.

A host of Knicks alumni will be on hand at the game, including Larry Johnson, Cal Ramsey and John Wallace. New York Liberty Legend Teresa Weatherspoon and former St. John’s standout Felipe Lopez will also be in attendance to help usher in the new era of Knicks basketball.

Each fan in attendance will receive a commemorative lapel pin to celebrate the franchise’s inaugural season in the NBA D-League. The New York Knicks Groove Truck, the team’s interactive promotional vehicle, will also be on location to welcome fans and offer prizes and giveaways.

Tickets for the Westchester Knicks are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets and the Westchester County Center Box Office and start at $10. For information on season tickets and partial plans, visit westchesterknicks.com or call(914) 559-6889. Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @wcknicks on Twitter and on Facebook at facebook.com/wcknicks.

About the Westchester Knicks

The NBA Development League’s Westchester Knicks basketball team, entering its inaugural year of operation, is part of The Madison Square Garden Company. The Company is comprised of three business segments: MSG Sports, MSG Media and MSG Entertainment and is built on a foundation of iconic venues and compelling content that the company creates, produces, presents and/or distributes through its programming networks and other media assets. MSG Sports owns and operates the following sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL), the New York Liberty (WNBA), the Westchester Knicks (NBADL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also features the presentation of a wide variety of live sporting events including professional boxing, college basketball, bull riding and tennis. MSG Media is a leader in production and content development for multiple distribution platforms, including content originating from the Company’s venues. MSG Media’s television networks consist of regional sports networks, MSG Network and MSG+, collectively referred to as MSG Networks. MSG Entertainment is one of the country’s leaders in live entertainment. MSG Entertainment creates, produces and/or presents a variety of live productions, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the New York Spring Spectacular, both featuring the Rockettes. MSG Entertainment also presents or hosts other live entertainment events such as concerts, family shows and special events in the Company’s diverse collection of venues. These venues consist of Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, the Forum in Inglewood, CA, The Chicago Theatre, and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.