Patrick Ewing celebrates Knicks championship with Jalen Brunson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Patrick Ewing joined Jalen Brunson in a postgame celebration following the New York Knicks' championship victory. The Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973, a moment made sweeter for longtime fans who witnessed the team's struggles over the years. Ewing, a Knicks legend and Hall of Famer, was captured holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy alongside Brunson, who was named Finals MVP after a stellar performance. The photo of the two has gone viral, garnering over 47,000 likes on social media.
- •Knicks win NBA championship, their first since 1973.
- •Patrick Ewing celebrates with Jalen Brunson, the Finals MVP.
- •Ewing's career included multiple playoff disappointments without a championship.
- •Social media reaction highlights the emotional impact of the win.
- •Brunson scored 45 points in the decisive game.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks legend Patrick Ewing goes viral with Jalen Brunson in championship photo
"The New York Knicks legend soaked up the NBA championship glory with the team's newest star, Jalen Brunson.
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