Hart, Knicks capture first championship in 53 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:57 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals on June 14, 2026, at Frost Bank Center. The championship win marks a significant achievement for the team, highlighting the enduring bond among teammates who also captured an NCAA title together in 2016. Josh Hart expressed the profound connection with his teammates, stating, "Those are my brothers for life...this one obviously takes the cake." This victory adds to their legacy as the first trio to win both an NCAA and an NBA championship together.
- •Knicks defeat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of NBA Finals
- •Team wins first championship since 1973
- •Hart celebrates long-standing bond with teammates
- •Championship highlights Knicks' recent resurgence
- •Knicks are first team to win NCAA and NBA titles together
- 11:57 AMYahoo Sports — “Those are my brothers for life,” Hart said. “We have …
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