June 15, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had three words for his constituents early on Sunday after his beloved Knicks broke a 53-year-old NBA title drought: "PARADE THURSDAY MANHATTAN".
The New York Knicks mounted yet another double-digit comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on the road on Saturday, ending an excruciating wait for the millions of fans in the five boroughs who regarded the win as nothing short of a miracle.
"To have the fans that we have in New York City and be able to bring home a championship after all these years is absolutely amazing. It's a surreal feeling," coach Mike Brown told reporters.
"I mean, I don't know how long it's been since that final buzzer went off but I still don't believe it. I'm pinching myself."
