Tyler Kolek mistaken for fan during Knicks championship parade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
During the New York Knicks championship parade, guard Tyler Kolek was mistakenly identified as a fan by security. A viral video captured the blunder, prompting laughter and discussion about player recognition at such events. Lawrence Tynes, a retired Giants kicker, shared his own experience of a similar mix-up at the Giants' Super Bowl XLVI parade in 2012, highlighting a recurring issue with parade security and player identification. The incident continues to spark conversations about how athletes are treated at celebrations.
- •Tyler Kolek was mistaken for a fan during the Knicks parade.
- •The incident received widespread attention on social media.
- •Lawrence Tynes shared his similar experience from 2012.
- •Parade security's failure to recognize players has become a topic of discussion.
- •The mix-up underscores the challenges athletes face in public settings.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Giant Lawrence Tynes can relate to Tyler Kolek's parade confusion
"Police mistook Knicks guard Tyler Kolek for a fan during their championship parade, which retired New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes can relate to.
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