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New York Knicks fans could finally unleash 53 years' worth of frustration in the wake of the team wrapping up the NBA title Saturday night in San Antonio.But some of them didn't do so in the most lawful ways.The New York Police Department said a total of 63 people were arrested on charges ranging from assault on a police officer to criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration.Following the Knicks' 94-90 win on June 13, police said rowdy fans scaled light poles, scaffolding and a statue, with several other reports of smashed windshields and a bus that caught on fire.Police also reported gunshots were fired around 2 a.m. in Times Square. Preliminary reports indicated no one was injured but Freedom News now says that a teen was hit in the foot.Relive Knicks' glorious NBA title with our new bookRevelers also clashed with police, despite pleas from Knicks owner Jim Dolan not to get too rowdy."We want everybody tonight in New York, be safe, okay? Celebrate, but be safe," Dolan said in a news conference after the game.New York mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a victory parade will be held on Thursday.
