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Jose Alvarado celebrates Knicks' title at Puerto Rican Day Parade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Jose Alvarado celebrates Knicks' title at Puerto Rican Day Parade
Summary

Jose Alvarado joined New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Brooklyn, less than 24 hours after the Knicks clinched their first NBA championship since 1973 with a Game 5 victory over the Spurs. Alvarado, honored to represent his Puerto Rican heritage, adorned himself with the flag and expressed his excitement, saying he's 'blessed — and a little drunk.' This event allowed him to honor both his roots and the basketball triumph. The Knights' championship parade is scheduled for Thursday in Manhattan.

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  • •Alvarado celebrated the Knicks' title win at a parade in Brooklyn.
  • •He wore a Knicks championship hat during the event.
  • •Mamdani expressed his joy, marking the Knicks' win as a city-wide celebration.
  • •The Knicks' championship parade is set for Thursday in Manhattan.
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  • 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Alvarado takes Knicks' title celebration to Puerto Rican Day Parade alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani: 'I'm blessed — and a little drunk'
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Less than 24 hours after a Game 5 win over Spurs in San Antonio to clinch the title, the Knicks guard was back in New York, celebrating his heritage and the title in one of the city's annual Puerto Rican Day parades.

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