Knicks welcomed home by fans and police at Westchester Airport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks returned to Westchester County Airport on Sunday following their NBA championship victory. Players were greeted by enthusiastic fans, airport staff, and police officers, who celebrated the team's success. Air traffic controllers also congratulated the Knicks during their flight into New York. The team’s homecoming marks the start of a week-long celebration, culminating in a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday.
- •Knicks won NBA title in San Antonio before returning to New York.
- •Players received a warm welcome from fans and airport staff.
- •Air traffic controllers congratulated the team upon landing.
- •A ticker-tape parade is scheduled for Thursday in New York City.
- •Celebrations for the Knicks will continue throughout the week.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks welcomed back to New York by fans, staff and police at Westchester County Airport
"It will be a week of celebrating the Knicks in New York, culminating in a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday.
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