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Show Off Your Poetry Skills!

Want to be a poet just like the ones you saw on Knicks Poetry Slam? Show off your rhythm, rhyme and verse skills at our You're a Poet and Didn't Know It! page by submitting your poetic masterpieces.

Slam Finals Hit Broadway

This year, the Knicks Poetry Slam Finals took the Top-13 teen poets in the New York area to the big stage at the New Amsterdam Theater. Over 2,000 attendees shared in the historic moment. Click here to see more.

Open Auditions and College Fair

This year's competition started at the Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom, where over 300 poets competed for over $350,000 in scholarships, grants and prizes. Click here for all the fun!

Knicks Poetry Slam Nike Equipment Drop

On May 4, Nike partnered with the Knicks to deliver a $10,000 equipment drop to Belmont High School, and a special appearance was made by Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier.

Knicks Poetry Slam: Finale Part 1
Witness the power of the Knicks Poetry Slam finalists in this exciting part 1 clip of this year's season finale.
Knicks Poetry Slam: Finale Part 2
Don't miss Part 2 of the season finale of Knicks Poetry Slam as some of the best poets compete for the title.

Knicks Poetry Slam: Finale Part 3
Check this clip out to see the talented Thiahera amaze the crowd with her powerful poetry.
Knicks Poetry Slam: Finale Part 4
Watch the conclusion of Knicks Poetry Slam to find out which poet took home this year's first place trophy.

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