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Knicks End 53-Year Drought: NBA Royalty Cheers Historic Win
14 Jun
Summary
- Knicks secured their first championship in 53 years.
- Prince Harry and other celebrities attended the Game 5 victory.
- Timothée Chalamet preferred the Knicks' win over the Oscars.
The New York Knicks have finally achieved NBA championship glory, ending a 53-year drought with a dramatic 94-90 triumph over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. This momentous victory occurred at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday, June 13.
The historic game drew a constellation of stars, with Prince Harry making a surprise appearance. The former royal was reportedly invited by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Also spotted among the enthusiastic crowd were actors Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller, both vocal Knicks supporters. Sydney Sweeney, attending with Scooter Braun, also drew attention.
For Timothée Chalamet, the Knicks' championship win was a highlight, as he quipped post-game that he would "rather this than the Oscars." Filmmaker Spike Lee, a longtime Knicks devotee, was also present to witness his team's hard-fought victory and the crowning of the new NBA champions.
