Knicks prepare for NBA Finals against Spurs, seeking first championship since 1973
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, starting Wednesday in San Antonio. This series presents a rare opportunity for Knicks fans, as the franchise has not won an NBA championship since 1973, a 19,698-day drought noted by a social media influencer. The Knicks' history is marred by frustrations, including poor draft choices and high-profile trades that led to the loss of legendary players. As the best-of-seven series unfolds, the team aims to break this long-standing curse and secure its first championship in decades.
- •NBA Finals begin Wednesday in San Antonio
- •Knicks last won championship in 1973
- •Franchise's title drought spans over 19,000 days
- •Knicks’ history includes several notable player trades
- •The series is a best-of-seven format
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Tsai: This beleaguered New York fan hoping Knicks finally end the misery
"For lifelong fans of the New York Knicks, the NBA Finals might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the franchise’s first championship since 1973. But who’s counting? Oh, yeah, the social-media influencer identified as ForeverNextYear calculated it was 19,698 days through the past weekend. So the best-of-seven series that opens Wednesday in San Antonio — or is it alien-inhabited Area ...
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