New York Knicks fans celebrated ecstatically the moment their team won their first NBA Championship in 53 years on Saturday (June 13). They defeated the San Antonio Spurs 90-94 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973.

With a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks beat the Spurs in five games to clinch the franchise’s third-ever championship and first in 53 years. Throughout the series, there have been record numbers of viewers watching the darlings of the country’s number one media market chase that elusive title.

It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.

Jalen Brunson delivered the championship New York has waited 53 years for. The Knicks captain poured in 45 points to close out the Spurs 94-90 in San Antonio Saturday and clinch the franchise's first title since 1973.

But even just a couple of days removed from the greatest five-game NBA Finals ever, it is not too early to look ahead to next season and beyond. Like many of the all-time greats who preceded him, Victor Wembanyamawill feel the sting of this series until he finally reaches the mountaintop.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown speaks during a news conference prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Bars, streets and plazas fill with Knicks fans as New York City gathers for NBA Finals Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs.