Patrick Ewing celebrates Knicks' championship victory after long wait
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •NY Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973
- •Ewing serves as team ambassador during the season
- •Ewing had two Finals appearances as a player in the 1990s
- •This championship ends Ewing's 40-year wait for a title
- •Fans celebrate the overcoming of a long championship drought
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Ewing is finally an NBA champion
"After all these years, Patrick Ewing has finally reached the NBA's tallest summit.
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