Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Knicks celebrities react to New York winning first championship since 1973
- On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, securing their first NBA championship in 53 years.
- Finals MVP Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the clincher, while head coach Mike Brown secured his first title after years as a respected assistant and head coach.
- High-Profile fans including Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet celebrated courtside in San Antonio; Chalamet told ESPN SportsCenter he preferred the victory "over the Oscars."
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Manhattan will host the championship parade on Thursday, as fans in Brooklyn and Queens cheered the title.
- This historic win ends a five-decade drought, positioning the team as a contender built around Brunson and a deep supporting cast that delivered in the Finals.
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Trump congratulates Knicks and owner James Dolan on NBA Finals win: 'What a year'
President Donald Trump celebrated the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday night. “Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!! What a year it has been but, even more so, what incredible playoff wins we have all witnessed, especially the last four – Maybe the greatest in the history of basketball,” the president wrote Saturday night following the Knicks’ 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The …
The conquest of the first NBA championship of the New York Knicks since 1973 not only unleashed euphoria among New York fans. The historic 94-90 victory against the San Antonio Spurs turned the Finals into an authentic parade of celebrities who followed every move from the stands, from their homes or even on foot, sharing the excitement of a long-awaited success.Continue reading...
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