The New York Knicks captured the NBA crown for the first time since 1973.

New York topped the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, delighting supporters who waited 53 years for another title. Jalen Brunson starred with 45 points plus three rebounds, three assists and two steals. He showed deep emotion during his postgame talk and earned Finals MVP honors.

While fans celebrated across New York City, the wider sports community offered praise on social media. Here are notable reactions to the Knicks historic championship.

Empire State Building glows in blue and orange

Empire State Building shared its congratulations on June 14, 2026.

Other New York squads offer praise

The New York Islanders posted support on June 14, 2026.

The New York Mets celebrated with a post reading THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS on June 14, 2026.

The New York Yankees offered kudos on June 14, 2026, followed by another post showing Knicks in on June 14, 2026.

The New York Giants joined the tributes on June 14, 2026.

The New York Jets posted a spirited message ending with KNICKS IN FIVE on June 14, 2026.

The New York Liberty added its voice on June 14, 2026.

The New York Rangers shared THE NY KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS on June 14, 2026.

Bad Bunny and others comment

Benito Antonio posted NUEVAYORK in celebration on June 14, 2026.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani wrote HISTORY and announced a parade for Thursday in Manhattan on June 14, 2026.

Barack Obama congratulated Coach Brown, Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, OG and the Knicks on June 14, 2026.

Russell Wilson simply stated Champs on June 14, 2026.

Dirk Nowitzki offered well deserved praise for the playoff run on June 14, 2026.

Dwight Howard declared the Knicks are kings on June 14, 2026.

Al Horford noted respect for the teams late surge on June 14, 2026.

Cam Schlittler congratulated Josh Hart on June 14, 2026.

Kayvon Thibodeaux noted the pressure now on the Knicks on June 14, 2026.

Damar Hamlin wished to keep titles in New York on June 14, 2026.

Isaiah Thomas thanked Jalen Brunson for proving small guards can win on June 14, 2026.

Maxx Crosby called it a true team effort led by Brunson on June 14, 2026.

Andre highlighted Brunson masterclass on June 14, 2026.

Darius Slayton simply cheered KNICKS on June 14, 2026.

Breece Hall posted LGK on June 14, 2026.

Dion Waiters praised Coach Mike Brown on June 14, 2026.

The Golden State Warriors shared congratulations on June 14, 2026.

The Minnesota Timberwolves posted congrats with a trophy image on June 14, 2026.