The New York Knicks have finally reclaimed NBA glory, ending a 53-year championship drought with a 94–90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday night. Jalen Brunson starred in the decisive clash, delivering a Finals MVP performance with 45 points and sealing the win with a clutch go-ahead floater in the final minute as New York wrapped up the series 4–1.
However, much of the post-game buzz wasn’t just about the on-court heroics. Actor Timothee Chalamet, a passionate lifelong Knicks supporter, added a viral moment by joking that this championship meant more to him than an Oscar win, shortly after the triumph in San Antonio. The multiple Oscar-nominated star, often seen courtside at Knicks games, once again made headlines with his emotional reaction to the franchise’s long-awaited title.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆
New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/i1gmntBe06
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026
What Did Timothée Chalamet Say After Knicks Won the NBA Finals?
Timothee Chalamet stole some of the spotlight after the New York Knicks’ NBA title win, playfully taking a jab at the Oscars while celebrating the franchise’s long-awaited championship. Moments after the Knicks sealed their victory in San Antonio, the actor, a lifelong fan of the team, made it clear just how much the moment meant to him compared to Hollywood’s biggest prize.
Chalamet, who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards but is still waiting for his first win, didn’t hold back in his excitement. During the celebrations, he said he’d “way rather [have] this than the Oscars” while soaking in the Knicks’ championship glory alongside fellow fans, adding another memorable moment to an already historic night for New York.
Who Attended Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Game 5? Full Celebrity List
| Celebrity |
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| Spike Lee |
| Sydney Sweeney |
| Timothée Chalamet |
| Tracy Morgan |
| John Turturro |
| Ben Stiller |
| Fat Joe |
| Prince Harry |
| Patrick Ewing |
| Allan Houston |
| Giancarlo Esposito |
| Tim Duncan |
| Hayden Christensen |
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, but unlike several celebrities seated courtside, he was placed further back in the arena. The Duke of Sussex watched the matchup from the eighth row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, dressed casually in a navy polo, matching trousers, and a baseball cap, arriving without Meghan Markle. His outing came shortly after the couple missed the British royal family’s Trooping the Colour event, adding extra attention to his courtside presence in the United States.
