Knicks aim to end 53-year championship drought against Spurs in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The New York Knicks stand one win away from breaking a 53-year championship drought in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Last winning the title in 1973, the Knicks have not reached the Finals often, making this potential victory significant for the franchise's history. The Knicks have not held the Larry O'Brien Trophy since their last championship season. With only three Finals appearances since their last title, they aim to change that narrative in the current series.
- •Knicks last won an NBA title in 1973.
- •They have made the Finals three times since then.
- •Current active championship drought ranks fifth among NBA teams.
- •Kings hold the longest drought at 75 years without a title.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Who has longest NBA title drought after New York Knicks won?
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Longest NBA championship droughts: How Knicks can snap lengthy streak and who is next up on list
"One of the longest championship droughts in professional sports has finally come to an end in the NBA Finals. On Saturday night, the New York Knicks captured the NBA Finals title, snapping a 53-year championship drought. In a rematch of…
"Here's a look at the longest active NBA championship droughts in the NBA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:06 PMWho has longest NBA title drought after New York Knicks won?
One of the longest championship droughts in professional sports has finally come to an end in the NBA Finals. On Saturday night, the New York Knicks captured the NBA Finals title, snapping a 53-year championship drought. In a rematch of…
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:30 AMLongest NBA championship droughts: How Knicks can snap lengthy streak and who is next up on list
Here's a look at the longest active NBA championship droughts in the NBA.
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