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SENATE RESOLUTION 771—CONGRATULATING THE NEW YORK KNICKS ON WINNING
THE 2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FINALS
Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 771
Whereas, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the New York
Knickerbockers (referred to in this preamble as the
“Knicks”) won the 2026 National Basketball Association
(referred to in this preamble as the “NBA”) Finals,
defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 by a score of 94-90
to win the series 4-1;
Whereas the Knicks were established 80 years ago in 1946;
Whereas the Knicks have called Madison Square Garden (“the
Mecca”) their home since 1968;
Whereas the Knicks last won the NBA Finals 53 years ago in
1973 and last appeared in the NBA Finals 27 years ago in
1999;
Whereas the Knicks finished the 2025-2026 NBA regular
season with 53 wins and 29 losses, a winning percentage of
.646;
Whereas the Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia
76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers en route to the NBA Finals;
Whereas the Knicks went 16-3 in their playoff run and had
the highest point differential and net rating in NBA playoff
history;
Whereas the NBA Finals had the highest television ratings
of any NBA Finals since
1998, the year of Michael Jordan's last NBA Finals run;
Whereas, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks had the
greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, overcoming a 29-
point second half deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series
lead;
Whereas, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, OG Anunoby won the
game with a tip-in with 1.2 seconds left, which many are now
calling the greatest play in the history of New York sports
and one of the greatest in the history of the NBA;
Whereas the Knicks came back from double digit deficits in
every game they won in the NBA Finals, becoming the first
team in history to do that;
Whereas Jalen Brunson was named the NBA Finals Most
Valuable Player, finishing the series with a 45-point game on
the road, tying Michael Jordan for the most points scored in
a closeout game on the road;
Whereas Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges became
the first trio of teammates to ever win a championship
together in college (Villanova) and in the NBA; and
Whereas this Knicks team united millions of New Yorkers
with their grit, resilience, and unrivaled excellence: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) congratulates the New York Knicks (referred to in this
resolution as the “Knicks”) on winning the 2026 National
Basketball Association Finals; and
(2) recognizes the Knicks for—
(A) their ability to unite New Yorkers of all backgrounds
behind a common cause;
(B) the excitement and spirit they brought to the streets
of New York and basketball fans around the world; and
(C) the inspiration they provided to millions of people to
believe in themselves and never give up; and
(3) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—
(A) the owner of the Knicks, James L. Dolan;
(B) the president of the Knicks, Leon Rose; and
(C) the coach of the Knicks, Mike Brown.