{"id":744466,"date":"2026-06-18T12:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/744466\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T12:46:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:46:34","slug":"starting-5-knicks-parade-through-new-york-city-set-for-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/744466\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting 5: Knicks’ parade through New York City set for today"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Witness the defining 5-game clash between the Knicks and Spurs in the NBA Finals, which resulted in New York seizing glory.<\/p>\n

Start spreading the news\u2026<\/p>\n

The parade is today.<\/p>\n

The Knicks\u2019 championship parade will wind through the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan at 10 a.m. ET today, with LIVE coverage starting at 9:30 ET<\/a> in the NBA App & on NBA TV.<\/p>\n

\"Knicks<\/p>\n

5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S EDITION \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n

Parade Day: Knicks to celebrate title with fans historic title with fans in landmark ticker-tape parade in Manhattan<\/p>\n

Chasing History: A behind-the-scenes look at the Knicks\u2019 historic Playoff run<\/p>\n

Built For The Moment: How years of work turned Jalen Brunson into a championship closer<\/p>\n

Fan Fantasy: Shaun Powell goes inside Knicks\u2019 locker room celebrations with Ben Stiller<\/p>\n

Finals On Film: New York\u2019s title celebration through a timeless lens<\/p>\n

BUT FIRST \u2026 \u23f0<\/p>\n

\"Finals<\/p>\n

Knicks-Spurs was the most-watched NBA Finals in 28 years<\/a>, averaging 20.6M viewers per game on ABC and ESPN \u2014 including an average of 24.5M for Game 5, peaking at 33M.<\/p>\n

The series generated a record 15 billion views and counting on social media, the most ever for an NBA Finals, while also setting a Fanatics record for most 24-hour merch sales for any championship team in any sport.<\/p>\n

The league also had its most-watched postseason in 28 years across ABC\/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NBC\/Peacock.<\/p>\n

Up Next, Draft Week: The 2026 NBA Draft<\/a> begins next week at the Brooklyn Nets\u2019 Barclays Center, with Round 1 just five days away.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 23: Round 1 (8 ET, ABC\/ESPN)
\nWednesday, June 24: Round 2 (8 ET, ESPN)<\/p>\n

NBA Creator Cup: For the first time, the PlayStation NBA Creator Cup<\/a> will be a part of the Summer League schedule, returning to The Pavilion in Las Vegas on July 9 with its signature drama and high-energy action.<\/p>\n

A ticket gets you access to seven NBA Summer League games and the Creator Cup! Grab your tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. COUNTDOWN IS ON: KNICKS PARADE STARTS SOON<\/p>\n

\"Knicks<\/p>\n

Lady Liberty herself, the astronauts of the first moon landing, and now, the New York Knicks.<\/p>\n

This morning, the 2026 NBA Champion Knicks will join New York\u2019s rich, 140-year tradition of honoring its heroes with a \u201cticker-tape\u201d parade, celebrating the franchise\u2019s third title.<\/p>\n

NBA TV and the NBA App will have full coverage<\/a> of the parade, beginning at 9:30 ET.<\/p>\n

\"Knicks<\/p>\n

What To Know: The free-to-attend parade will begin at 10 ET, moving up NYC\u2019s \u201cCanyon of Heroes\u201d along Broadway in Lower Manhattan to a ticketed ceremony at City Hall
\nIn NYC? Get full details on parade route viewing, performances, travel and transportation here<\/a>
\nParade City: NYC has hosted over 200 world-famous parades, including recently honoring the 2024 WNBA champion<\/a> Liberty. But celebrations for the Knicks\u2019 first two championships were scaled back to City Hall receptions in the early 1970s, before the ticker-tape returned for America\u2019s Bicentennial<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s parade\u00a0serves as an historic moment in the Knicks\u2019 celebration tour, with stops across the television world already.<\/p>\n

Early \u201cMorning\u201d: Karl-Anthony Towns and his fianc\u00e9e, Jordyn Woods, shared the legend of the lucky bag<\/a> on \u201cGood Morning America\u201d
\nEnjoying \u201cThe View\u201d: Jalen Brunson spoke with Whoopi Goldberg<\/a> and the gang about keeping calm under pressure in Game 5
\nChampionship Belieber: Brunson\u2019s Justin Bieber hype playlist was a popular topic of conversation<\/a>
\n\u201cTonight Show\u201d Takeover: Introduced by Spike Lee himself, the Knicks brought the Larry O\u2019Brien trophy and championship tales<\/a>, with Josh Hart signing Jimmy Fallon\u2019s shoe<\/a>, which he untied courtside in the East Semis
\nMagic \u201cMornings\u201d: Towns received a special message<\/a> from Magic Johnson \u2013\u00a0his inspiration for wearing No. 32 \u2013 on \u201cCBS Mornings\u201d
\nDouble Delivery In The Bronx: Brunson and Hart tossed in two strikes<\/a> for the ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium last night<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re waiting along the parade route or just need more of a Knicks fix, Starting 5 has you covered:<\/p>\n

Trending Topics: NBA.com\u2019s roundtable of writers\u2019 biggest takeaways<\/a> from the 2026 Finals
\nThe Athletic: Mike Brown often defers credit, but the Knicks\u2019 NBA title warrants praise<\/a>
\nSteve Aschburner: Next steps<\/a> in maturation await Spurs after run to NBA Finals<\/p>\n

2. CHASING HISTORY: ALL-ACCESS TO NEW YORK\u2019S TITLE RUN<\/p>\n

\"Chasing<\/p>\n

The Knicks just completed one of the greatest postseason runs ever.<\/p>\n

And our cameras were there.<\/p>\n

Dive into New York\u2019s path to the mountaintop with \u201cChasing History<\/a>,\u201d an NBA original series, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the champions\u2019 journey.<\/p>\n

It began in the First Round, with the Knicks against the Hawks.<\/p>\n

Knicks Make A Statement: Once tied 2-2 in the series, New York roars past<\/a> Atlanta in Game 6 with a franchise Playoff-record 51-point win to advance<\/p>\n

Knicks vs. 76ers in the East Semifinals.<\/p>\n

Knicks Win A Close One: It was a close contest the entire way, but the Knicks pull away late<\/a> for a 2-0 series lead
\nKnicks Keep Rolling: Another masterful showing<\/a> by Brunson puts New York on the cusp of a return to the East Finals
\nA New York Sweep: In record-setting fashion, the Knicks sweep the 76ers, extending their Playoff win streak to a franchise-best seven straight<\/a><\/p>\n

Knicks vs. Cavaliers in the East Finals.<\/p>\n

Miracle At MSG: New York storms back<\/a> from a 22-point deficit to steal Game 1 in OT
\nGotta Have Hart: Josh Hart scores a Playoff career-high<\/a> 26 points to power New York to another win
\nKnicks Keep Up The Pressure: New York rolls on the road<\/a> for a 3-0 series lead on Cleveland
\nNew York Continues To Make History: New York sweeps Cleveland to secure its first Finals berth<\/a> in 27 years<\/p>\n

\"Karl-Anthony<\/p>\n

Knicks vs. Spurs in the Finals.<\/p>\n

Knicks Strike First: Brunson shows up in the clutch yet again for New York with a game-high 30 points as his team lands the first punch<\/a>
\nKnicks Win Instant Classic: With a flair for the dramatic, the Knicks extend their postseason win streak to 13 in a row<\/a> with a late defensive stand
\nSpurs Tune Out The Noise: New Yorkers show up loud and proud. Celebrities pack Madison Square Garden. But San Antonio bounces back<\/a>, taking Game 3
\nAn MSG Miracle For The Ages: It\u2019s the greatest comeback<\/a> in Finals history as the Knicks snatch victory on OG Anunoby\u2019s tip-in
\nThe Wait Is Over!: Fifty-three years of waiting are over at last. Brunson puts on a 45-point performance for the ages as the Knicks clinch an NBA title<\/a><\/p>\n

3. JALEN BRUNSON, BUILT FOR THE BIGGEST MOMENTS<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

There was 1:10 left in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and the score was tied.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson slowly dribbled the ball to halfcourt, then darted into the lane, where he dropped in a six-foot floater over a crowd of Spurs defenders.<\/p>\n

It was his 15th point of the 4th quarter and his 45th of the night \u2013 giving New York the lead for good.<\/p>\n

One minute later, the Knicks were NBA champions.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy confidence comes from my work ethic,\u201d Brunson said postgame when asked how he continues to deliver in the biggest moments
\n\u201cEvery time I got the ball, all I could think about is all the hours in the summer. For every summer I had, since I ever could remember \u2026 making this a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Rick<\/p>\n

Then: Rick Brunson holds Jalen as a toddler. Now: Rick, a Knicks assistant, embraces his son after New York\u2019s championship-clinching win.<\/p>\n

Brunson had just matched Michael Jordan (Game 6, 1998) for the most points scored in a Finals-clinching road win. But the foundation for the performance was built years ago \u2013 even before Jalen stepped on an NBA floor.<\/p>\n

It traces back to his father, Rick Brunson, an NBA journeyman who spent nine seasons in the league with eight different teams.<\/p>\n

And on Oct. 25, 2006, when Jalen was 10 years old, that journey came to an en<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was the day my dad got cut. That crushed me \u2013 to this day,\u201d Brunson told ESPN<\/a>. \u201cHe was like, \u2018I don\u2019t think there\u2019s going to be a next for me. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s going to be another team I\u2019m gonna play for.\u2019\u201d
\n\u201cI was choked up because I felt like I let him down,\u201d added Rick. \u201cI just told him right there, I said, \u2018If you truly want to do this, I\u2019m going to push you to the limits, where you don\u2019t really have to go through this struggle that I went through.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

Rick\u2019s promise became a blueprint built on repetition. From an early age, Jalen spent countless hours training with his father,<\/a> refining the fundamentals and habits that would define his career.<\/p>\n

The results followed at every level. Brunson led his team to an Illinois state championship in high school, won two national championships at Villanova and earned Naismith National Player of the Year honors in 2017-18.<\/p>\n

But the work produced more than trophies \u2013 it gave Brunson a confidence rooted not in results, but in preparation.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo fear of failure is exactly how he approaches every day, every game, every possession,\u201d said Jay Wright, Brunson\u2019s coach at Villanova, on \u201cThe Rich Eisen Show\u201d this week<\/a>
\n\u201cHe\u2019s got a clear mind, and he\u2019s not affected by the previous [shot]. He\u2019s just gonna trust his work and know that if he hits it, he hits it, and he\u2019s gonna get back to work. If he doesn\u2019t hit it, he\u2019s gonna learn from it, and he\u2019s gonna get back to work. That\u2019s him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

Only three other players have scored 400+ 4th-quarter Playoff points in a three-year span since 1997: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O\u2019Neal.<\/p>\n

That work allowed Brunson \u2013 a 6-foot-2 guard and second-round pick in 2018 \u2013 to overcome the questions that followed throughout his career, even when he arrived in New York in the summer of 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverywhere I\u2019ve gone since high school,\u201d said Brunson in his Knicks introductory press conference, \u201cIt\u2019s always been \u2018Jalen Brunson\u2019s good, but \u2026\u2019
\n\u201cIt\u2019s always that \u2018but\u2018 like they\u2019re going to say something negative \u2026 too slow, not athletic enough, too small, all those things that don\u2019t measure heart. And that\u2019s what I have.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, Brunson has a resume only three other players in basketball history can match, with an NCAA title, a Naismith POY award, an NBA championship and a Finals MVP.<\/p>\n

His Company? Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan
\nWinning Time: And to get there, Brunson played his best when the stakes were highest, averaging 9.9 4th-quarter points this postseason \u2013 the best mark by a champion since Dirk Nowitzki in 2011 (9.9)<\/p>\n

That was capped by a legendary closing 12 minutes, as Brunson\u2019s 15 4th-quarter points in Game 5 trail only Jordan\u2019s 16 (Game 6, 1998) for the most in a title-clinching win since play-by-play data was first tracked in 1997.<\/p>\n

But for Brunson, the moment wasn\u2019t about history or pressure. It was about preparation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever I had the ball,\u201d Brunson said after the final buzzer, \u201cI was just thinking about me alone in the gym.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

4. \u201cOVER THE TOP\u201d: BEN STILLER\u2019S BEHIND-THE-SCENES CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

For many fans, the scene is a dream.<\/p>\n

Your favorite team ends a decades-long drought with a championship, and somehow, there you are in the locker room spraying champagne alongside them.<\/p>\n

For Ben Stiller, a Knicks lifer, that was reality.<\/p>\n

Shaun Powell has more on the Emmy-winning actor, writer, producer and diehard fan\u2019s championship moment:<\/p>\n

\u201cStiller and Spike Lee and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and John Turturro and other A-listers sat up close and absorbed it all.<\/p>\n

\u2018An over the top experience\u2019\u00a0is how Stiller described being connected with the team for almost two months \u2026<\/p>\n

But Stiller, much like Lee and Chalamet, grew up in New York and therefore attached themselves to the Knicks very early and a while ago.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re real Knicks fans and because of their authenticity in that regard, doors were open to them \u2014 locker room doors.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s been incredible to be up close and live it.\u2019 he said.\u201d | Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

5. FINALS CELEBRATION ON FILM: 53 YEARS IN THE MAKING<\/p>\n

The Knicks\u2019 last championship came in an era when the game\u2019s greatest moments were captured on film.<\/p>\n

Fifty-three years later, spin back the \u201873 vibes with a few of our favorite Finals celebration photos on film.<\/p>\n

\"Mikal<\/p>\n

\"Tyler<\/p>\n

\"Mikal<\/p>\n

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