The New York Knicks have won the 2026 NBA championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. This is the team's first championship in 53 years. Knicks owner James Dolan addressed the team and fans with an apology for the long wait and expressed his gratitude for the team's hard work and dedication.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson hugs his wife, Ali, after the team’s NBA championship win on June 13, 2026.
“When we win the championship, we will get rings. When we get rings, so will they,” Dolan told his team.
“I will buy a ring for each one of your significant others, because their contributions are very important to this team win. ”“If you don’t have a significant other, most of you do, find someone that you’re sharing this journey with for the next 10 weeks,” Dolan said, which was met with laughs from around the room.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan and president Leon Rose celebrate behind the Larry O’Brien trophy after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. New York Knicks owner James Dolan celebrates with his team after becoming the 2026 NBA Finals Champions.
When the Knicks won their championship on Saturday, Dolan, who has owned the team since 1999, addressed Knicks fans everywhere with an apology.
“Hey, New York, I’m sorry it took so long,” Dolan said as the team was presented with the Larry O’Brien trophy, its first in 53 years. “But here we are, and hopefully it won’t take that long again. Yeah! ” After falling behind 2-1 in their first-round series against the Hawks, the Knicks reeled off 13 straight wins and lost just once in that span on their way to defeating the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals.
Knicks owner James Dolan gives a speech to the team on April 3, 2026. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson hugs his wife, Ali, after the team's NBA championship win on June 13, 2026. New York Knicks owner James Dolan and president Leon Rose celebrate behind the Larry O'Brien trophy after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan celebrates with his team after becoming the 2026 NBA Finals Champions.
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