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Knicks fans celebrate NBA title with chaos in Times Square

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Knicks fans celebrate NBA title with chaos in Times Square

Summary

On June 15, 2026, Knicks fans filled Times Square to celebrate the team's first NBA title in 53 years. Amidst the excitement, a fan in a Latrell Sprewell jersey threw a plastic bottle at a stopped McLaren, causing disruption. The celebration included clashes with police, fireworks, and property damage, leading to 63 arrests and 10 officers injured. As the night continued, a video circulated on social media of the incident involving the car and the rowdy crowd. The police presence remained heavy due to the celebrations escalating into chaos.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks celebrate first title in 53 years on June 15, 2026.
•Fan throws a bottle at a McLaren in Times Square.
•63 arrests made, 10 officers reported injured.
•Celebrations included fireworks and clashes with police.
•NYPD maintained a strong presence amidst the chaos.

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1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Fan Attacks McLaren Driver in Times Square As NBA Chaos Spreads to Supercars

What they're saying

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The Knicks clinched their first NBA title in 53 years, and thousands of ecstatic fans flooded the intersection of 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue to make sure everyone within a five-block radius knew about it. Most of the mayhem involved…
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