Knicks win NBA Championship, Spike Lee celebrates with Michael Jordan call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The New York Knicks secured the NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, thus concluding the series 4-1. This victory marks the Knicks' first title since 1973, ending a long-standing drought. Celebrating the moment, filmmaker Spike Lee reached out to Michael Jordan, the iconic player often associated with the Knicks' struggles during the 1990s. Lee's message expressed joy and camaraderie, emphasizing the cultural significance of their rivalry. The Knicks' championship is a significant milestone in the franchise's history, and it adds a triumphant chapter to Lee's experience as a lifelong Knicks supporter.
- •Knicks defeat Spurs 94-90 in Game 5.
- •New York wins the series 4-1.
- •Spike Lee celebrates with a call to Michael Jordan.
- •Lee's message highlights the personal history between him and Jordan.
- •This marks the Knicks' first title since 1973.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — What Spike Lee told Michael Jordan over a phone call after Knicks won NBA Championship
"Spike Lee had waited decades to see the New York Knicks win another NBA Championship, so his celebration was always going to reach beyond a normal courtside reaction. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, sealed the series 4-1, and ended a title drought that stretched back to 1973.
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