Gregg Giannotti criticizes politician's 9/11 reference at Knicks parade

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Gregg Giannotti criticizes politician's 9/11 reference at Knicks parade
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During the New York Knicks championship parade on June 20, WFAN's Gregg Giannotti expressed his disapproval of City Comptroller Mark Levine's invocation of 9/11 in his speech. While the parade celebrated the team's success, Levine's remarks drew criticism from Giannotti, who felt the reference was inappropriate in that context. The event received mixed responses, with other speeches, including those from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, being generally well-received. The conversation surrounding the speeches continues as fans discuss the appropriateness of such references during celebratory events.

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  • •Giannotti voiced his disgust at Levine's speech on WFAN.
  • •Levine referenced 9/11 during the Knicks championship parade.
  • •Mayor Mamdani's speech was praised compared to Levine's.
  • •The parade on June 20 marked the Knicks' championship celebration.
  • •Debate continues over appropriate speech content during celebrations.
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WFAN's Gregg Giannotti didn't appreciate City Comptroller Mark Levine recalling the events of 9/11 in his Knicks championship parade speech.

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