Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses Knicks with 'no bedtime' order for Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed support for the Knicks by signing an 'Executive Order' that temporarily repeals bedtime for children. This initiative encourages youth to watch the Knicks-Spurs Finals series. Mamdani emphasized his enthusiasm for the team, which has not reached the Finals since 1999. The Knicks, under head coach Mike Brown, have been revitalized with key additions including Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. They now face the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, in a critical showdown.
- •Mamdani signs order allowing kids to stay up for Finals.
- •The Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999.
- •Key players include Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
- •The Knicks are competing against the Spurs in the Finals.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani Delivers Hilarious Knicks Endorsement With ’Repealing Bedtime’ Order, Calling It a No-Brainer
"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has shown his support for the Knicks in many creative ways. On Monday, Mamdani was at it again, this time inviting the youth of the city to tune in to the Knicks-Spurs Finals series.
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