KDTime: Who is the "King of New York"?

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Episode 112

👑 Crowning the Legends of NYC Sports

By Kay Dee

New York isn't just the city that never sleeps — it’s the city that never stops competing. Whether it’s baseball in the Bronx, basketball at the Garden, or football across the river, the Big Apple is a battleground where only the best earn respect — and maybe even the title of “King of New York.”

But here’s the twist: being king in this town doesn’t mean you're male. It means you're dominant, clutch, and iconic. It means you own the city when the lights shine brightest.

Let’s meet the legends who’ve ruled NYC — past and present.

👑 Derek Jeter – The Captain

Sport: Baseball | Team: New York Yankees
The face of the Yankees dynasty and the embodiment of grace under pressure. Jeter’s clutch hits, five rings, and legendary leadership make him an undisputed New York icon.

🏀 Patrick Ewing – The Warrior

Sport: Basketball | Team: New York Knicks
The heart and soul of the '90s Knicks. Ewing’s tenacity, skill, and Garden grit kept New York basketball relevant for over a decade.

🏈 Eli Manning – The Giant Slayer

Sport: Football | Team: New York Giants
Two Super Bowl MVPs. Two fourth-quarter comebacks. One stunned Patriots dynasty. Eli’s calm demeanor masked a killer instinct — a perfect fit for the pressure cooker that is NYC.

💥 Sabrina Ionescu – The Queen (or King) of the Court

Sport: Basketball | Team: New York Liberty
The face of New York basketball’s present and future. Ionescu is redefining the game — dropping triple-doubles, nailing logo threes, and leading a Liberty resurgence alongside Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Her performance in the 2023 WNBA 3-Point Contest (breaking Steph Curry's record!) showed she's not just good — she's generational.

With the Liberty pushing toward another championship, Sabrina might be the rightful Queen of New York — or better yet, the King?!

💣 Aaron Judge – The Bronx Bomber

Sport: Baseball | Team: New York Yankees
Judge brought home-run glory back to the Bronx. As the Yankees' captain and 62-homer record-breaker, he’s already cemented himself as a fan favorite — and maybe the next long-term King.

🧊 Henrik Lundqvist – The Ice King

Sport: Hockey | Team: New York Rangers
A Vezina Trophy winner and Rangers royalty. Henrik never hoisted the Cup, but his poise, style, and elite play made him "The King" long before the nickname caught on.

🏈 Joe Namath – Broadway Joe

Sport: Football | Team: New York Jets
In 1969, Namath guaranteed a Super Bowl victory — and delivered. Flash, confidence, and a cannon for an arm made him a media darling and NY legend.

🎯 Reggie Jackson – Mr. October

Sport: Baseball | Team: New York Yankees
Three home runs in a single World Series game? Reggie didn’t just play well — he played iconically. Mr. October was pure New York bravado.

🔥 Bernard King – The Scoring Machine

Sport: Basketball | Team: New York Knicks
Before the Garden heard chants for Melo or witnessed Linsanity, it was Bernard King lighting it up with jaw-dropping scoring nights, including a 60-piece on Christmas Day.

👸 Honorable Mentions: The Crown Has Room

  • Mark Messier – Delivered on his 1994 Stanley Cup promise.

  • Carmelo Anthony – 62 points at MSG? That’s royalty.

  • Mike Piazza – Forever a Met, forever remembered for his post-9/11 home run.

  • Breanna Stewart – WNBA MVP and a major piece of the Liberty’s title run.

Final Word: Crowns, Courts, and Championships

The truth is, New York doesn’t have just one King. It has many. From Jeter’s leadership to Ionescu’s flair, from King Henry’s intimidation to Judge’s bombs — NYC celebrates dominance in any form.

So the next time someone asks, “Who’s the real King of New York?” — just smile and say:

“Depends on the night… and the arena.”

🏀⚾🏈 Drop your pick for NYC’s sports royalty in the comments or tag us on social media. Long live the Kings — and Queens — of the Empire State! #KingOfNY #LibertyRising #NYCSportsLegends

Full Episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ws8jyq0wTinnIOvg5mlFo?si=e1b19dd16d954ed0

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