Congratulating the New York Knicks on Winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals

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Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, this is one--one--happy moment. It is an honor to offer this resolution with Senator Gillibrand to pay tribute to the great New York Knicks. With their historic victory in the NBA finals, the Knicks reminded the country and the world that it is never a good idea to bet against New York.

We just witnessed perhaps the greatest playoff run in history and finals series in history as well. Coming off the second longest playoff win streak in the NBA history, the Knicks achieved the first, fourth, and sixth biggest comeback wins in the history of the NBA finals, and they did it all in a single series--absolutely extraordinary coming off that second longest playoff win streak in NBA history.

We are so, so proud--so, so proud--of our New York Knicks. This team has joined the ranks of DeBusschere and Bradley, of Willis Reed, of Earl ``the Pearl'' and Clyde, and the rest of the 1973 legendary Knicks who last brought the title home. I admired that team as a young man, and we have been waiting and waiting and waiting, and here we are again.

For their efforts, this championship team will be honored tomorrow with what many are excepting to be the largest ticker-tape parade in New York history. In fact, the Knicks' victory goes beyond the team itself; it brings such honor, such pride, such joy to New York and has united our diverse city in a way that maybe nothing else could.

It is truly an honor to introduce and pass this resolution to congratulate the Knicks for winning the championship and to thank them for the dedication they showed to our city both on and off the court throughout the season.

I speak for the Senate--perhaps with the exception of one or two Spurs fans--when I say: Let's go, Knicks!

Res. 771, congratulating the Knicks, which was submitted earlier today.
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Mr. SCHUMER.

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