New York Royals

The New York Royals are an active NBA franchise

 NBA Champions 1971.1972.1975.1979 

History
The New York Royals were founded in 1970, one of the founding members of the NBA. They were set up in Manhattan, New York and their head offices are based in Long Island, New York.

The New York Royals are known for having one of the wealthiest fan bases and are considered one of the most financially stable franchises.

The New York Royals are currently the NBA's most successful franchise with four championships to their name.

In the inagural season of 1970 the New York Royals played poorly and were never really in contention for a play-off spot and were soundly swept aside by the Boston Princes, who would go on to dominate the Eastern Conference during the early 70's.

However in 1971 the Royals were buoyed by the arrival of  and a new spirit. Whilst the Boston Princes would win the Conference title again, the Royals managed to get through the play-offs, getting to their first final and winning over .

In 1972 the Royals were widely seen as a favorite for the NBA championship but once again were pipped to the Conference title by the Boston Princes. The Royals progressed to the NBA finals again and won their second successive championship.

Owners
The New York Royals are owned by Duke-Watmore, a major New York based hedge fund who manage the franchise.

Duke-Watmore appointed a CEO and a board of directors who vote on the control of the franchise.

Current Staff
General Manager-

Manager-

Assistant Manager -

Coaches-

Performance
1970

1971 - won the championship

1972 - won the championship

1973 -

1974 - won the division, won the conference finals, defeated in the championship game

1975 - won the division, won the conference finals, won the championship

1976 - Won the division,

1977 -

1978 - finished (?), won the conference finals, defeated in the championship game

1979 - won the division, won the conference finals, won the championship

1980 -

1981 - won the division, won the conference final, defeated in the championship game

1982 - won the division, defeated in the play-offs

1983 - finished 2nd in division, defeated in the play-offs

Honors
NBA Champions x4 = 1971, 1972, 1975, 1979

Conference Title x6 = 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1981

Division Title x7 = 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982

Rivals
Boston Princes

Columbus Nationals

Baltimore Hawks

Miami Marlins