The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, securing the franchise's first championship in 53 years. A ticker-tape parade took place on June 18, 2026, along the Canyon of Heroes route in lower Manhattan. Multiple verified details include participation by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Carmelo Anthony, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Spike Lee.