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Trump congratulates Knicks and owner James Dolan on NBA Finals win: 'What a year'
President Donald Trump celebrated the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday night.
TL;DR
- The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973.
- President Donald Trump congratulated the team and owner Jim Dolan, calling the playoff wins "greatest in the history of basketball."
- Trump singled out Jalen Brunson as a "superstar" and mentioned Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson.
- Massive crowds celebrated in Manhattan, with some arrests reported following clashes with police.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a victory parade for Thursday.
- The mayor highlighted the city's 50-year wait for a championship and the team's "grit, resilience and heart."