It was left to Mr Takulla to calculate the exact date of his journey and he bought a ticket on the Rajdhani Express to Delhi for Wednesday, 19 January 2000.
These include game ticket, VIP parking or shuttles, express security entrances and the ultra-luxurious hospitality lounge, plus amenities such as programs and mementos.
The Knicks can thank a wealthy fan base willing to pay exorbitant ticket prices as well as corporate partners like American Express and Delta AirLines that buy sponsorships and luxury suites.