By New York Post (Opinion) | Created at 2026-06-14 23:46:15 | Updated at 2026-06-15 07:05:18
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The New York Knicks hoist the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs.
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Beating the Spurs for their first championship in 53 years isn’t the biggest miracle the New York Knicks just pulled off: They’ve also united the city.
After Jalen Brunson’s epic performance Saturday night won the Game 5 clincher, the whole town erupted in joy, from the dancing bus driver to the thousands crooning “Empire State of Mind.”
No mobs intent on hate and division, but ecstatic crowds celebrating their team and their town.
Yes, some of it got out of hand, but the NYPD did an amazing job limiting the chaos, and we expect New York’s Finest will keep Thursday’s parade orderly and safe, too.
At last, something Mayor Zohran Mamdani and The Post see eye-to-eye on.
And if Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to make up for her fandom faux pas, maybe she can take a tip from Brunson’s “I miss the Texas taxes” about how to make New York more loveable.
For now, though, let’s all just bask in the euphoria.
See you Thursday!
