Timothée Chalamet prioritizes Knicks title over Oscar win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Timothée Chalamet expressed his enthusiasm for the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship, claiming it was more significant than winning an Oscar. The Knicks secured the title by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a 53-year championship drought. Celebrations erupted across New York, with fans gathering at Madison Square Garden and other locations. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the decisive Game 5, earning Finals MVP honors. New York's mayor announced a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the victory next week.
- •Knicks win NBA championship, defeating Spurs 4-1 in finals.
- •Timothée Chalamet celebrates team's victory, prioritizing it over an Oscar.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5, earning MVP honors.
- •Celebrations occurred across New York, including Madison Square Garden.
- •A ticker-tape parade is scheduled for next week in Manhattan.
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — Timothée Chalamet says New York Knicks claiming NBA title is better than winning an Oscar
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