The Knicks are finally back on top of the basketball world.
After five games - five breathless, eternally memorable games - the franchise has finally captured the elusive Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time in 53 years.
It's been a whirlwind postseason, and the Knicks lost just three games on their march to the championship.
While the streets of New York City are crammed with fans, young and old, celebrating arm in arm, social media is abuzz with reactions to this incredible moment.
Start Spreading the News!
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 14, 2026
Congratulations @nyknicks 🗞️🔥 pic.twitter.com/lS7hRBYO4t
Knicks on top!! Congrats @joshharthttps://t.co/CTrpVFqXv7
— Cam (@Cam31Schlittler) June 14, 2026
THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/drDDSgJ2AP
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 14, 2026
Of course, just a borough away from Madison Square Garden, both the Mets and Yankees congratulated the Knicks on bringing a championship back to New York City.
The talking heads of the sports media world were in awe of the 45 point performance of Jalen Brunson, which earned him the NBA Finals MVP award.
“Everyone’s better than Jalen Brunson until it’s time to be better than Jalen Brunson”
— Max Kellerman (@maxkellerman) June 14, 2026
Or maybe it should be:
“No one’s better than Jalen Brunson”
Or maybe just:
“Jalen Brunson is better than everyone.”
This is an unfathomable Brunson performance even for him.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) June 14, 2026
Former legends of the hardwood, including former Knicks guard Jamal Crawford, chimed in as well, with Dwight Howard posing a question that could become a very interesting and prominent discussion as the dust settles on the Knicks' triumph.
Knicks are really champions! Wowwww..
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) June 14, 2026
Is Brunson the greatest Knick ever?
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) June 14, 2026
Finally, as expected, celebrities from the world of pop culture and music made sure to showcase their love for the newly coronated NBA champions.
NUEVAYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Benito Antonio (@sanbenito) June 14, 2026
