Patrick Ewing celebrates Knicks' championship victory after long wait

Patrick Ewing celebrates as the New York Knicks capture their first NBA championship since 1973. Ewing, an 11-time All-Star and former Knicks center, played a key role as a team ambassador during the season. His past disappointment of never winning a title as a player looms large, with championship moments from the 1990s still fresh in the minds of fans. The 2026 Knicks' success ends Ewing's lengthy wait for a championship recognition after decades of playoff struggles, making the moment especially significant for his legacy in New York basketball.

• 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Ewing is finally an NBA champion