Knicks raise NBA title and NBA Cup banners at MSG — SkimNews
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- New York Knicks raised a '2025-26 World Champions' banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their first NBA title since 1973, following a Game 4 Finals comeback capped by OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining.
- New York Knicks also unveiled an NBA Cup banner before the game, breaking from their December decision to delay its display while prioritizing the pursuit of the league championship.
- Jalen Brunson addressed fans before the opener, thanking them for staying through the historic Finals comeback and expressing the team’s desire to recreate the city’s summer-long joy.
- Mike Brown described the dual banners as recognition of the team’s full journey last season, including the NBA Cup win and the eventual championship over the San Antonio Spurs.
- Madison Square Garden hosted its first official Knicks home game since the Finals, with the team wearing special white uniforms with gold trim for the ring and banner ceremonies led by Hall of Famer Walt Frazier.
- San Antonio Spurs were the opponents in both the NBA Cup final and the NBA Finals, with the Knicks defeating them in both series, including closing out the title in Game 5.
Why it matters: The Knicks’ decision to finally honor their NBA Cup win—four months later—confirms its significance within a historic season, giving fans and players formal recognition of a complete journey, not just the ultimate title. This dual celebration reinforces the value of midseason milestones in a franchise’s cultural revival.
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