Jamaican-American basketball coach and Hall of Fame center
The New York Knicks have won the NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought with a 94-90 victory. Celebrities pack MSG and city streets erupt as fans celebrate the historic comeback and the team’s star players emerge as leaders for a potential dynasty.
The Knicks have won the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought. Across Manhattan, fans celebrate with a parade; meanwhile, banners at City Hall incorrectly display Patrick Ewing’s retired No. 33 for Dillon Jones, who wore No. 1 in games this season. The error prompts scrutiny of roster data and ceremony planning.
Knicks championing access to the White House are weighing whether to visit President Trump after owner James Dolan invited the president to host a White House visit; players have not yet decided, amid mixed reactions from media figures and political commentators.
New York has held its first-ever Knicks ticker-tape parade after the team has won the NBA title, drawing an estimated two million fans to Lower Manhattan on June 18. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has presented the team with keys to the city; Alicia Keys performed and a heavy NYPD security deployment managed crowds and closures.