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Tyler Kolek wears shirt mocking Kathy Hochul at Knicks parade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:27 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Tyler Kolek wears shirt mocking Kathy Hochul at Knicks parade

Summary

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek turned heads at the team's parade by wearing a shirt mocking Governor Kathy Hochul. The shirt read '1993 World Champions,' referencing Hochul's incorrect claim about Trump needing to name the starting lineup of a non-existent championship team. This misstep became part of the conversation following the Knicks' first NBA title since 1973. The shirt's message suggested that Kolek was siding with Donald Trump in a playful jab at the governor's earlier remark. The celebration highlighted the intersection of sports and politics as public figures sought to connect with the Knicks' championship moment.

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By the Numbers

•Kolek's shirt referenced a 1993 Knicks championship that never occurred.
•Hochul criticized Trump’s Knicks fandom in her earlier comments.
•The Knicks celebrated their first NBA title since 1973 on this day.
•Sports figures have increasingly engaged with political issues.
•Kolek's shirt became a conversation piece during the parade.

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6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Tyler Kolek picks sides between Donald Trump and Governor Kathy Hochul with creative T-Shirt

What they're saying

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Tyler Kolek appeared to turn a New York Knicks parade outfit into a pointed joke at Governor Kathy Hochul’s expense while also backing Donald Trump in a very specific Knicks argument. The Knicks guard had already become part of the parade conversation after New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973.
— Yahoo Sports

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