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Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship: Live updates, highlights from chaotic New York City scenes originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the first time in 53 years, the Knicks — yes, the New York Knicks — are NBA champions. New York supporters couldn't help but celebrate the side's momentous win wildly.
Orange-and-blue-clad fans packed third places across the globe, relishing in the sight of Jalen Brunson daggers and Spurs clanks. When the final horn sounded, so did they, dancing beneath imaginary confetti. From Sutphin Boulevard to San Antonio, they were there, together as one. And for the first time in more than half a century, they were champions, too.
With that, here's a look at the most notable fan celebrations following New York's historic title win.
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Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship
Knicks fans around the globe erupted with joy once the final buzzer sounded. From the thousands that pooled into Frost Bank Arena to those watching on at Madison Square Garden and beyond, orange-and-blue yelled, danced, wept and hugged as news of New York's victory streamed through.
Follow below for some of the most noteworthy celebrations from a night 53 years in the making.
Frost Bank Center...or Madison Square Garden South?
San Antonio is renowned for its atmosphere. On Saturday, though, Knicks fans were the dominant force at the venue. That was made abundantly clear when the action concluded and orange-and-blue-clad limbs billowed.
Madison Square Garden erupts as final buzzer sounds
Madison Square Garden was a tempest of noise upon the sight of dancing New York players. You can understand why those who traipsed onto the pavement outside of New York's basketball colosseum felt so inspired to move and shout.
East Village delights upon the sight of a Knicks title
The East Village, too, was lively, as evidenced by this celebration at a local speakeasy.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building bore the scars of New York's victory into the wee hours of Sunday morning. The hulking structure was cloaked in those all-too-familiar orange-and-blue hues.
Radio City watch party
Radio City, too, was bursting at the seams with liveliness as the result of Saturday's game was crystallized. Confetti danced atop spectators' heads as the game came to a close.
Whatever it takes to celebrate
Fans in New York took to any and all apparatuses — including windows, fire escapes and windows — to delight in the Knicks' win.
Brooklyn Art Museum
Fort Greene showed out as the Knicks hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy over their heads. At the Brooklyn Art Museum, that dynamic proved especially noticeable.
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