SAN ANTONIO (AP):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.“I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. “Hey New York! I'm sorry it took so long! But here we are, and hopefully it won't take that long again!”

The New York Knicks, for the first time in 53 seasons and third time in their storied history, are champions of the NBA.

New York is the eighth different NBA champion in eight years.