Knicks celebrate championship as NBA draft resumes in New York

New York celebrated the Knicks' NBA championship with a parade on the Canyon of Heroes, where point guard Jalen Brunson lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy and wore a gold Rolex Day‑Date. The victory, highlighted by Brunson’s 45‑point performance in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, capped a season that has restored the franchise’s stature.

The NBA draft resumed Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Knicks, holding the No. 31 second‑round pick acquired via trade, join a draft class that includes notable former second‑round selections such as Willis Reed and Brunson himself. The first round opened with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa. The draft’s format now allows teams to seek key contributors from later rounds, echoing the legacy of past Knicks heroes.