New York Times

Manhattan-based tattoo artist Esteban Caasi of Caasi Tattoo Studio posted a photo of the Knicks tattoos he has done during this run. Someone commented: “What happens if they don’t win?” Without hesitation, Avalos wrote back: “You remain a fan.” People liking his comment warmed his heart.

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Tattoo Feature (2025)

In May 2025, one of our Instagram posts featuring New York Knicks playoff tattoos went viral. The surge in engagement caught the attention of the New York Post, who reached out to feature the studio and the growing trend of fans getting Knicks tattoos during the playoff run. They visited our Brooklyn tattoo studio to document the experience firsthand.

The article highlighted more than just Knicks fan tattoos, it showed how New Yorkers use tattooing to express emotion, identity, and city pride. Many clients who came in that week weren’t just celebrating the team; they were marking their connection to New York City, their childhood memories, and their place in the city’s story.

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It’s happening,” said Esteban Caasi, who runs this Elizabeth Street tattoo studio. “ People really have a lot of faith in the Knicks this year.”

Caasi said most of the Knicks tattoo requests he’s getting are for the classic logo, either in black and white or orange and blue.

Caasi shaved a spot on Mujica’s right calf and applied a stencil. Mujica said this year’s Knicks were a “team of destiny.”