New York Knicks capture first NBA championship in 53 years
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks have secured their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Owner James Dolan celebrated by lifting the championship trophy and addressing fans, expressing hope that the wait for a title would not be as long again. The Knicks' victory caps a significant playoff run, highlighted by a comeback from a 29-point deficit in Game 4. This title marks a turning point for a franchise that has experienced 53 years without a title and is looking to add a championship banner to Madison Square Garden soon.
- •Knicks last won the NBA championship in 1973.
- •Dolan promised fans after the championship win, hoping for quicker success.
- •Knicks rallied from a 29-point deficit in Game 4 of the finals.
- •Franchise has now won three championships, joining a select group.
- •A championship banner will soon be raised at Madison Square Garden.
- 5:03 AMESPN NBA — Go New York Go: After a 53-year wait, the NBA titl...
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
"Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. “I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title.
"New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.
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External links- ESPN NBAJun 14, 2026, 5:03 AMGo New York Go: After a 53-year wait, the NBA titl...
New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:04 AMAfter 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. “I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title.
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