Knicks fans spotted in San Antonio ahead of NBA Finals Game 5
Defector.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
In San Antonio, local residents observed an influx of Knicks fans leading up to Game 5 of the NBA Finals. A child expressed disappointment upon encountering a person in a David Lee jersey, highlighting the game's cultural impact on the city. This interaction occurred on Saturday morning, just before the highly anticipated match. With the game set to take place shortly, fan activities are expected to increase in the area.
- •Local child notes increased presence of Knicks fans in San Antonio.
- •Encounter occurred on River Walk before NBA Finals Game 5.
- •Game scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2026.
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"SAN ANTONIO — “Wow … more Knicks fans?” said a local child, dejectedly, as he rounded a corner on the River Walk, only to encounter a cheerful man wearing a “Nueva York” edition David Lee jersey. Saturday morning, before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, this child’s…
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