New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani Predicts ‘June Flag’ for Knicks After Team Wins NBA Cup

The New York Knicks will hang a championship banner for the first time since 1973.

It’s not the one they desperately covet, but Madison Square Garden will see a sign that reads “NBA Cup Champions” after the Knicks’ 124-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Star point guard and NBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson admitted the Cup title was “great and we’re going to enjoy it. But once we leave tomorrow, we’ll move on.”

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Zohran Mamdani smiles and the crowd as he delivers a speech. (Angela Weiss/News via Getty Images)

It’s very clear that the Knicks have more goals in mind, and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani wants more, too.

In response to Post X of the Knicks celebrating their Cup championship, Mamdani said, “Next stop: June banner,” referencing an NBA Finals victory.

The Knicks last won the NBA title more than 52 years ago and haven’t reached the Finals since 1999. They lost to the Houston Rockets in 1994 and the aforementioned Spurs in 1999, sparking the San Antonio dynasty.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) poses with the Most Valuable Player trophy after victory over the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Emirates Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)

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Mamdani won the mayoral election in November, just days after the Knicks filed a cease-and-desist against him for using the Knicks logo in a campaign ad.

In a statement, the Knicks made it clear that they “do not support Mr. Mamdani for mayor.”

“The NY Knicks have sent New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a cease and desist letter for using the NY Knicks logo to promote his candidacy. The Knicks want to make it clear that we do not endorse Mr. Mamdani for mayor and oppose his use of our copyrighted logo. We will pursue all legal remedies to enforce our rights.”

The New York Knicks pose for a photo after winning the NBA Emirates Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)

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