New York City mistakenly honors Knicks with retired jersey at parade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The New York Knicks are holding a parade to celebrate their NBA Championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that fans will gather in large numbers for the celebration. However, the city made an error by hanging Dillon Jones’ #33 jersey, which is retired, instead of honoring the late Patrick Ewing, the last player to wear it before retirement in 2003. The event is expected to draw various celebrities and Knicks fans, with custom items available for attendees.
- •Knicks parade celebrates NBA Championship win on June 18, 2026.
- •Thousands of fans expected to attend the city-wide celebration.
- •City hung jerseys at City Hall, mistakenly featuring a retired number.
- •Mayor Mamdani confirmed special measures are in place for the event.
- •Various celebrities are anticipated to join the festivities.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Championship Parade marred by massive New York City Hall jersey blunder
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — New York government make mistake with Knicks jerseys hung at City Hall for championship parade
"The New York Knicks are celebrating their NBA Championship win with a parade, however, the city’s government has made a huge error. Knicks fans will be there in their thousands to celebrate the finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani confirming measures have been put in place to accommodate the parade.
"New York City made a big mistake with the Knicks jersey banners it hung on City Hall during the team's championship parade.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:29 PMKnicks Championship Parade marred by massive New York City Hall jersey blunder
New York City made a big mistake with the Knicks jersey banners it hung on City Hall during the team's championship parade.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:25 PMNew York government make mistake with Knicks jerseys hung at City Hall for championship parade
The New York Knicks are celebrating their NBA Championship win with a parade, however, the city’s government has made a huge error. Knicks fans will be there in their thousands to celebrate the finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani confirming measures have been put in place to accommodate the parade.
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