In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years

Jalen Brunson and Rick Brunson of The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Rick Brunson and Jalen Brunson of The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

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Elias Wlliams for NPR

On Thursday, New York City fans came out in droves to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship win since 1973. The ticker tape parade started in Battery Park, traveled down Manhattan’s famed “Canyon of Heroes,” and ended at City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech praising the Knicks team.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

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Jose Alvarado of The New York Knicks celebrates winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

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Elias Wlliams for NPR

The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a parade at City Hall.

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Elias Wlliams for NPR

Tamika Charles poses for a portrait at the The New York Knicks ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Tamika Charles poses for a portrait; a fan’s hands are adorned with Knicks regalia at the The New York Knicks parade at City Hall.

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Elias Williams for NPR

Alicia Keys performs for The New York Knicks and fans to celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship after a parade at City Hall.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives a speech introducing the New York Knicks as they celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship at City Hall.

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Elias Williams for NPR

Spike Lee at City Hall after the New York Knicks ticker tape parade that celebrated the team winning the 2026 NBA Championship.

Spike Lee at City Hall after the New York Knicks parade that celebrated the team winning the 2026 NBA Championship.

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Elias Wlliams for NPR

New York Knick fans, including Ghostface Killah and The RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, celebrate the Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship win with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

New York Knick fans, including Ghostface Killah and The RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, celebrate the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship win.

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Elias Wlliams for NPR

New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

New York Knick fans celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a parade at City Hall.

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Elias Wlliams for NPR

Karl-Anthony Towns of The New York Knicks celebrates winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall.

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks holds the 2026 NBA Championship trophy and the MVP award won by his teammate Jalen Brunson.

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