Marquette Alum Tyler Kolek Wins NBA Title with Knicks
The Knicks clinched the title after a 53-season drought, their third championship in franchise history, and completed the Finals in five games.
- The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years on June 13, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
- Ending a 53-year drought, the team secured its third title in franchise history, cementing the Knicks' place in the city's identity since their last championship in 1973.
- Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani hailed the victory as "HISTORY" on social media, while celebrity fans Spike Lee and President Barack Obama joined thousands celebrating across New York City.
- City officials announced plans for a championship ticker-tape parade on Thursday, the first in Knicks franchise history; festivities remained mostly peaceful despite isolated incidents.
- Decades of waiting ended for longtime fans, with the victory drawing comparisons to other long-suffering franchises like the Dallas Cowboys, who last won in 1995.
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After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
The New York Knicks celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) By Tim Reynolds associated press SAN ANTONIO — Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn’t even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell.…
53 Years Between Knicks Championships: Medicine Then and Now
Unless you're living under a rock (the only affordable housing in New York), you probably have at least some knowledge of the mind-blowing NBA finals series between New York and San Antonio. In the 53 years between the Knicks' championships, much has changed, especially in medicine. Here's some medicine and some basketball to help make the medicine go down.
Trump celebrates New York Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years after rocky Game 3 reception
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to congratulate the New York Knicks after the franchise clinched its first NBA Championship in more than half a century, capping a dramatic Game 5 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Queens native, a lifelong Knicks fan, praised team owner Jim Dolan and...
Queens Of New York! A Gallery Of Fly Girlies, Hoops-Lovin’ Hotties & Bodega Baddies Who Painted The City Orange & Blue During The Knicks’ Championship Run
If you can slay there, you can slay anywhere! Source: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Everybody’s buzzing over the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in another comeback thriller to close out the entertaining series, 4-1. Leading the Knicks to their first title since 1973 was star guard Jalen Brunson who earned the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after a dazzling 45-point performance in the ti…
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