At long last, the New York Knicks are world champions!
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night to clinch their first NBA title in more than half a century, 53 years ago in 1973.
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The party is now on for the Knickerbockers, who will celebrate with their fans in New York City in what will be one of the most anticipated championship parades in recent sports history.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans cheer during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans cheer during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans react during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans cheer during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks hold up a trash can during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans embrace during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans react during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans react during an NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
A Knicks fan smiles during a NBA finals watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
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Knicks watch party in NYC. See the scene at Wollman Rink
Knicks fans watch the NBA finals during a watch party at Wollman Rink, Jun 13, 2026, New York, NJ, USA.
(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)When is Knicks’ championship parade in NYC?
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on ‘X’ late Saturday night that the New York Knicks championship parade will be held in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, with a time still to be determined.
UPDATE: Knicks’ heading back to NYC tonight after winning NBA title
Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes has reported that the Knicks are flying back home tonight to New York City to celebrate their first championship in 53 years.
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