Tyler Kolek nearly detained during Knicks championship parade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
On June 18, 2026, Tyler Kolek attended the Knicks championship parade following their NBA title win. During the event, he was mistaken for a fan by NYPD officers while holding a Michelob Ultra. After passing by several officers without incident, he was approached by two officers who attempted to detain him. The situation was resolved when a member of team security clarified Kolek's identity, and he was allowed to continue celebrating with fans.
- •Tyler Kolek won an NBA championship with the Knicks.
- •The parade took place on June 18, 2026, after the Knicks' victory.
- •Kolek was holding a Michelob Ultra during the parade.
- •He was initially mistaken for a fan by officers.
- •Team security intervened to clarify his identity.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Kolek Almost Got Arrested At The Knicks Parade
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