For anyone feeling NYC fomo—if it's any conciliation, what this city experienced last night is just a preview of what will go down across the country when it finally happens
This video does such a good job capturing what’s made this championship feel so special.
If Spurs had won, the Nike spot would have been something about Wemby arriving (or maybe new era w/ all the young players.
This didn’t even have any players in it. It’s about the city and the people who call it home.
I don’t even like the Knicks (although my wife is a massive fan and watched every game this season). I’m a Sixers fan. But I love New York and this whole run has been about the city.
Stephen A. Smith believes Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks “saved the NBA” by defeating Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs for the championship.
“If San Antonio wins it all, the whole league has to start building around one question: how do you stop the alien, that 7-foot-5 alien from France? But instead, a 6’1 guard not the most explosive athlete, not someone playing above the rim just a smart, crafty basketball mind with elite footwork, ended up leading his team to the title.”