The New York Knicks have ended a 53-year championship drought, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 to win their first NBA title since 1973. The Knicks closed out the series with a comeback victory in Game 5, led by Jalen Brunson, who delivered a standout 45-point performance and was named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP.
The title run also drew attention to Jordyn Woods, whose orange handbag from her brand, Woods by Jordyn, became an unexpected symbol of the Knicks’ postseason success. Her fiancé, Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, praised the bag on Good Morning America, joking that it had an undefeated playoff run and thanking Woods for her role in the team’s championship journey.
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The victory set off major celebrations across New York City, with fans and celebrities joining the festivities. Cardi B, a Bronx native, was among the most visible supporters, sharing a viral live video as she celebrated the win with excitement and humor. In the clip, she rushed through her preparations for a night out, declaring that the Knicks had won and that the city was ready to celebrate.
Later, Cardi B was seen at a club mingling with fans and celebrities, including Travis Scott, as the championship energy continued late into the night. The scene captured the heightened excitement around the Knicks’ long-awaited title and the cultural impact of the win across New York.
The championship marks a major moment for the franchise and its fan base, bringing an end to more than five decades without a title. With Brunson’s Finals heroics, Towns’ key role, and a citywide celebration that spilled into the streets and clubs, the Knicks’ run became one of the most memorable sports stories of the year.
