In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years

Rick Brunson and Jalen Brunson of The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a ticker tape parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption toggle caption Elias Wlliams for NPR On Thursday, New York City fans came out in droves to celebrate the New York Knicks' first NBA championship win since 1973. The ticker tape parade started in Battery Park, traveled down Manhattan's famed "Canyon of Heroes," and ended at City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech praising the Knicks team. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption toggle caption Elias Wlliams for NPR Jose Alvarado of The New York Knicks celebrates winning the 2026 NBA Championship during a ticker tape parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption toggle caption Elias Wlliams for NPR The New York Knicks celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship with a parade at City Hall. Elias Wlliams for NPR hide caption toggle caption Elias Wlliams for NPR Tamika Charles poses for a portrait; a fan's hands are adorned with Knicks regalia at the The New York Knicks parade at City Hall. Elias Williams for NPR hide caption toggle caption Elias Williams for NPR Alicia Keys performs for The New York Knicks and fans to celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship after a parade at City Hall. …