New York Knicks celebrate first championship in 53 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years following their victory in the 2026 NBA Finals. Locker room festivities included champagne, cigars, and players wearing goggles. Highlights from the celebration showed jubilant players enjoying champagne showers and celebrating with the NBA Finals trophy. This championship marks a significant achievement for the franchise.
- •Knicks claim 2026 NBA Finals title.
- •Celebration features champagne showers and trophy presentations.
- •Franchise's first championship since 1973.
- •Locker room festivities included cigars and goggles.
- •Social media highlights showcase euphoric players.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals: Locker room celebrations through the years
"Champagne (usually Moët & Chandon), goggles and cigars – all things that you can usually spot in a typical locker-room celebration following the crowning of a new NBA champion. We even went as far back as the early 1960s for Boston Celtics and Philadelphia…
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