Knicks' NBA championship inspires NFL fan bases yearning for glory
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks captured their first championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. This victory has ignited celebration among Knicks fans and prompted reflections on NFL teams that share a long wait for a title. A total of 19 NFL fan bases, including the Cowboys, 49ers, and Bears, would similarly rejoice if their teams returned to glory. Only 13 of the 32 NFL teams have claimed a Super Bowl win in the last three decades.
- •Knicks win NBA Finals after 53 years.
- •They defeat a young Spurs team.
- •19 NFL teams have similarly long title waits.
- •Only 13 of 32 NFL teams have recent Super Bowl wins.
- 4:23 PMNBCSports.com — Knicks NBA title gives many NFL fan bases a reason to keep dreaming - NBC Sports
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks NBA title gives many NFL fan bases a reason to keep dreaming
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External links- NBCSports.comJun 14, 2026, 4:23 PMKnicks NBA title gives many NFL fan bases a reason to keep dreaming - NBC Sports
The New York Knicks are back, baby.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:21 PMKnicks NBA title gives many NFL fan bases a reason to keep dreaming
The New York Knicks are back, baby.
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