The city that never sleeps savoured a moment in time thanks to the Knicks as madness descended across New York into the early hours of Sunday. San Antonio finally dispatched in five, no matter the grumblings of Victor Wembanyama and those outlandish claims of “dominance” in this series. “Knicks in five” is all that mattered, ultimately, with those three words, in particular, still ringing in the ears of millions across the city thanks to Jalen Brunson, who poured in 45 points in the decisive game, to immortalise himself and his teammates in New York folklore.
After 53 years, perhaps the most cathartic moment in recent sporting history, an NBA championship to savour and a seismic achievement for a team that has long endured plenty of pain. Moreover this is the eighth successive different champion in the NBA, underlining its booming popularity and appeal, no matter Gianni Infantino’s dismissive remarks after planting his flag in the USA to kick off the World Cup this week.
