Mikal Bridges celebrates Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Mikal Bridges participated in the Knicks' championship celebration on June 18, 2026, marking their first NBA title in 53 years. During an Instagram Live session, Bridges expressed gratitude and joy, recounting his journey from the Nets to the Knicks and the significance of this victory. He highlighted the contributions of teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as the cultural shift orchestrated by Knicks president Leon Rose. Bridges hinted at the potential for continued success in the future, stating that the Knicks were primed for another title run. The celebration followed the conclusion of the NBA Finals against an unnamed opponent, adding to the excitement of the moment.
- •Mikal Bridges joined the Knicks' championship celebration after winning the NBA title.
- •Bridges expressed his joy during an Instagram Live session on June 18.
- •He acknowledged Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for their roles in the team's success.
- •Knicks president Leon Rose received praise for changing the franchise's culture.
- •Bridges suggested the Knicks are positioned for future title runs.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mikal Bridges, once measured by Nets’ price, now stands as Knicks champion
"By the time Mikal Bridges leaned toward his phone Monday morning, a navy fitted with a yellow brim sitting high on his head like he was 21 again somewhere deep in a draft-night after-party, eyes heavy and a glass of brown liquor raised during the stream, the Knicks’ first NBA title celebration in 53 years had stumbled from Flyfish Club on the Lower East Side onto Instagram Live. Bridges had ...
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