Drummond Skips Knicks Ring Ceremony, Eyes His Own Title Moment

WHO:

NY Post - Andre Drummond stayed in the locker room during the Knicks’ championship banner and ring ceremony.

Daily Mail Sports - Drummond, described as 33 years old and a new Knicks player, signed with the team during the offseason.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Knicks raised their championship banner and collected their rings before losing their season opener, 106–100, to the 76ers.

Daily Mail Sports - Drummond chose not to join his teammates on the court for the championship ring ceremony.

WHERE:

NY Post - Drummond remained in the locker room while the ceremony took place.

Daily Mail Sports - The ring ceremony was held on the court at Madison Square Garden.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The article says Drummond explained his decision to stay in the locker room, but the provided text does not include his explanation.

HOW:

NY Post - The Knicks’ ceremony included raising a championship banner and collecting championship rings.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 00:11 UTC)

The Knicks opened the season by raising their championship banner and receiving their rings at Madison Square Garden, then lost to the 76ers, 106 to 100. New Knicks center Andre Drummond stayed in the locker room instead of joining his teammates on the court for the ceremony. Drummond signed with the team during the offseason, making his absence from the celebration notable. The ceremony took place on the court, where the Knicks marked their title with the banner raising and ring presentation. Drummond’s decision was explained, but the details of his explanation are not available here. The season opener therefore ended on a mixed note for New York: a celebration of its championship followed by a six-point defeat.