After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. The wait seems to be worth it
Knicks players and their fans are jubilant with drought-ending championship win
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Open this photo in gallery:New York Knicks fans celebrate after the Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in New York.Heather Khalifa/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountKnowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn’t even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize.He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell.“I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. “Hey New York! I’m sorry it took so long! But here we are, and hopefully it won’t take that long again!”The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title.
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