Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship: Live updates, highlights from chaotic New York City scenes
Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship: Live updates, highlights from chaotic New York City scenes originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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For the first time in 53 years, the Knicks — yes, the New York Knicks — are NBA champions. New York supporters couldn’t help but celebrate the side’s momentous win wildly.
Orange-and-blue-clad fans packed third places across the globe, relishing in the sight of Jalen Brunson daggers and Spurs clanks. When the final horn sounded, so did they, dancing beneath imaginary confetti. From Sutphin Boulevard to San Antonio, they were there, together as one. And for the first time in more than half a century, they were champions, too.
With that, here’s a look at the most notable fan celebrations following New York’s historic title win.
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Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship
Knicks fans around the globe erupted with joy once the final buzzer sounded. From the thousands that pooled into Frost Bank Arena to those watching on at Madison Square Garden and beyond, orange-and-blue yelled, danced, wept and hugged as news of New York’s victory streamed through.
Follow below for some of the most noteworthy celebrations from a night 53 years in the making.
Frost Bank Center…or Madison Square Garden South?
San Antonio is renowned for its atmosphere. On Saturday, though, Knicks fans were the dominant force at the venue. That was made abundantly clear when the action concluded and orange-and-blue-clad limbs billowed.
Scenes inside Frost Bank Center as the Knicks capture their first NBA title since 1973. pic.twitter.com/XeJqjK9Dyn
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 14, 2026
Madison Square Garden erupts as final buzzer sounds
Madison Square Garden was a tempest of noise upon the sight of dancing New York players. You can understand why those who traipsed onto the pavement outside of New York’s basketball colosseum felt so inspired to move and shout.
Live from New York 📍
The moment the Knicks became NBA Champions once again. pic.twitter.com/7IkOthZeA8
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 14, 2026
East Village delights upon the sight of a Knicks title
The East Village, too, was lively, as evidenced by this celebration at a local speakeasy.
The moment the Knicks won the NBA Finals in a bar in the East Village: pic.twitter.com/fDvw7MMmP1
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 14, 2026
