Some moments become memories, while others become part of a city’s identity. Twenty-seven years after New York’s last NBA Finals appearance, the Knicks have returned to basketball’s biggest stage. It’s Up To You, New York, New York! captures the excitement, anticipation, and belief that have carried generations of fans to this moment.
The artwork blends artist-drawn pencil textures with bold, selective color to create a unique tribute to the city and its team. The Statue of Liberty torch is reimagined through the game of basketball, with a soaring ball and net rising above the iconic pedestal. As a life long New Yorker now living on the West Coast, this piece pays tribute to the greatest city in the world, that shaped who I am. You may leave New York, but you will always be a New Yorker Every detail is designed to reflect the passion, resilience, and unmistakable spirit of basketball in New York City.
This piece celebrates more than a Finals appearance. It honors the generations of fans who waited 27 years for this moment, the players who helped make it possible, and the city that never stopped believing. It captures the emotion of a franchise returning to the league’s biggest stage and the excitement of what comes next.
This commemorative artwork is released in two limited editions created for collectors and lifelong fans. Fifty pieces will be available in the black and white version with selective color accents, and ten numbered pieces will be produced in the full color edition. It offers a rare tribute to New York’s return to the NBA Finals. Each fine art print is offered at 12 inches by 12 inches.
This is a special limited availability release and is not eligible for promotional discounts. Frames not included.
two limited editions. one new york moment.
b&w with color
12" x 12" fine art print
limited 50 print run
An artist-designed sketch illustration celebrating New York’s return to the NBA Finals after 27 years. The basketball and rim feature selective color while the Statue of Liberty torch remains rendered in detailed black and white pencil textures, creating a striking contrast that captures the anticipation and energy of this historic moment. Created for collectors who appreciate subtle detail, timeless design, and the spirit of New York basketball.
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full color
12" x 12" fine art print
limited & numbered 10 print run
A fully realized color edition commemorating New York’s long-awaited return to the NBA Finals. The basketball, rim, and Statue of Liberty torch are brought to life with layered color and textured detail, transforming the sketch into a vibrant tribute to one of the most memorable moments in franchise history. Each print is numbered X of 10, making it one of the rarest and most exclusive editions available.
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