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I'm not a sports fanatic. But the Knicks' championship was more than a sports story.
A Knicks fan celebrates the team's first championship in 53 years in New York City.David Dee Delgado/Getty ImagesThe Knicks won their first championship in 53 years on Saturday.The electric playoff run inspired the entire city — even non-sports fans like me.Here are some takeaways as a non-sports writer watching history unfold.One of the things that makes sports so special is the room it has for people like me — outsiders who don't follow every number and player but who love a close contest in the end. Especially one in her own hometown.So here are some thoughts, not from a sports writer but from a not-sports writer, on the history that just happened.Human achievement is still far and away the greatest joy.Human achievement as a team is a special joy.Human achievement as an individual is a special joy.The ability to mess up and keep delivering at your best is hard — but essential.In the face of inevitably great competition, resilience and determination are essential.Dusting off life's bum calls against you is essential.Youth is great, but so is experience.Hard work and preparation set you free.People want to unite in celebration.People want to embrace their commonalities.Social media can still be fun and amplify wonder.Partaking in something bigger helps make life worth living.Read the original article on Business Insider
