Knicks raise NBA championship banner, hand out elaborate rings complete with a miniature Madison Square Garden inside

October 20, 2026

The New York Knicks officially ended their 53-year championship drought by raising their NBA Finals banner at Madison Square Garden ahead of the 2026/27 season opener. The team celebrated their victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025-26 Finals with elaborate championship rings, including a miniature replica of the arena embedded in each.

The festivities come just before the Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers, now bolstered by the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, marking a high-stakes Eastern Conference showdown. Jalen Brunson, the team captain and Finals MVP, emphasized the team’s immediate focus on defending their title, dismissing any notion of relaxation after the historic win.

The Knicks also honored their NBA Cup victory from the previous season with a separate banner, underscoring a standout year for the franchise. Fans and media alike have already taken notice of the team’s commemorative jerseys and the emotional weight of the moment, as the city prepares to witness the start of a new era for basketball’s most storied franchise.