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Joakim Noah: It's a 'dream' to play for the Knicks

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Joakim Noah grew up in New York, rooting for the New York Knicks.

So once the club acquired Derrick Rose, Noah said he jumped at the opportunity to sign with New York.

“I get to play with my brother (again),” Noah said on Friday. “That’s very special.”

Noah talked about Rose, the 1990s Knicks and several other subjects during his introductory press conference Friday. Below is an edited version of the questions and answers:

Q: Is this a welcome home for you?

A: “Yeah.