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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks lifts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 94-90.

With the victory, they have now won their first NBA Championship since the 1973 season.

SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Behind 45 points from Jalen Brunson, Knicks win in San Antonio to clinch franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years. Masterpiece from the NYK captain, who had 15 in fourth to help NYK rebound from 7-pt deficit. Massive offensive rebound from Mitchell Robinson late helped seal game”

GettyNBA Commissioner Adam Silver presents New York Knicks owner James Dolan with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

After the game, the New York Yankees sent out a message for the Knicks.

Their post had over 15,000 likes in less than two hours.

The Yankees wrote (via X): “Start Spreading the News! Congratulations @nyknicks 🗞️🔥”

Many fans of the Knicks are also supporters of the Yankees in baseball.

For the Yankees, they have been unable to win a title since the 2009 season when they still had Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez on the roster.

Fans React

GettyJalen Brunson of the New York Knicks throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 24, 2024 in New York City.

Here’s what people were saying in response to the post from the Yankees:

@alyssapaige25: “We got next? Please?”

@Christian_NYYST: “Now it’s your turn. No more excuses. We want 28 this year.”

@VolpeEnjoyer_: “NEW YORK IS A CHAMPION CITY🧡🧡🧡🧡💙💙💙💙”

@jsinacore007: “Knicks are Champs and the Yankees are officially back in 1st place!”

@shan24x7: “This is how a Captain shows up in the clutch”

GettyJalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.