The Knicks’ first title celebration in 53 years was never going to feel ordinary. New York had waited since 1973, and Thursday’s ticker-tape route through lower Manhattan gave the city its release.
Dave Portnoy did not have to look far for material during the Knicks’ championship parade, zeroing in on a City Hall jersey mix-up involving one of the most iconic numbers in team history.
The New York Knicks finally delivered the celebration their city had waited 53 years to see. After beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games, the parade took over lower Manhattan this Thursday, with fans lining the Canyon of Heroes before the route moved towards City Hall.
The Knicks’ long-awaited championship celebration has been hit by a major legal dispute involving James Dolan’s broader Madison Square Garden empire. Just days after New York clinched its first NBA title since 1973, Madison Square Garden Entertainment was hit with a proposed class action lawsuit.
The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years was very much a team effort. The Knicks’ triumph over the San Antonio Spurs in five games included contributions from every player on the roster.
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
The Knicks are getting more than just a parade after ending New York’s 53-year wait for an NBA title. They are also receiving the first Keys to the City from the Zohran Mamdani administration.
Rick Brunson, the father of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, has been accused of disrespecting his own son this week. After Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first championship since 1973, his father went on "Inside the NBA" and declared that Patrick Ewing remains the greatest player in franchise history.
New York students may be living through a once-in-a-lifetime Knicks moment, but that still is not enough to cancel school or Regents exams. It is a moment many fans thought they would never see.
The NYPD have issued an official update during the New York Knicks championship parade, confirming that all viewing pens in Lower Manhattan reached capacity on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Will we finally land on Earth when we watch the New York Knicks on parade later today? Don’t bet on it, cause this championship still feels surreal, and it will take a minute to digest it in full.
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Mitchell Robinson has turned one of the NBA’s more unusual hobbies into a genuine part of his public image. The New York Knicks centre was quoted as saying “I’m bringing my truck to the parade”, and the line worked because Robinson is not talking about an ordinary vehicle.
The New York Knicks are celebrating their NBA Championship win with a parade, however, the city’s government has made a huge error. Knicks fans will be there in their thousands to celebrate the finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani confirming measures have been put in place to accommodate the parade.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart took their Knicks championship tour to Yankee Stadium, and their friendship arrived long before the first pitch. They were not just there to wave to the crowd.
New York has found another way to turn the Knicks’ championship parade into a full city takeover, even down to the trash cans. This time, it is not just about ticker tape.
The New York Knicks’ 1999 road to the NBA Finals is often coined the ‘Cinderella’ run, but former Knicks forward Larry Johnson believes they could have gone all the way had their star player not been sidelined with injury.
When Jalen Brunson erupted for 45 points in Game 5 of the NBA finals, the New York Knicks fans went berserk. After all, the Knicks had won the NBA championship after 53 long years.
Winning a championship is difficult. It took 53 years. Keeping one together may be even harder. Just days after the NY Knicks’ historic triumph, owner James Dolan has already shifted his focus from celebration.
The New York Knicks are still celebrating a championship, but Dave Portnoy believes the World Cup has already taken over the sports conversation. His latest post put Knicks fans directly in the spotlight during one of the franchise’s biggest weeks.
For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are basking in the glory that comes with winning an NBA championship. Every season, the team that wins it all puts on a championship parade in their home city.
Fresh off the franchise’s first title in 53 years, Knicks owner James Dolan said in a radio interview that he wants to avoid the second tax apron. Speaking on WFAN’s The Carton Show (video link), Dolan said it would “suicidal” for the franchise to become a second apron club.
Yes, finally, the New York Knicks (NYK) did it. If you are a fan of the Knicks, then this article is for you. The cards market surrounding the historic New York Knicks first championship in 53 years ignited instantly when the final buzzer sounded.
Ejiofor averaged 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 steals per game this past season as he helped St. John's become outright Big East regular-season champions and Big East Tournament champions.