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Knicks Celebrate First Parade Since 1973 Amid Controversy

6/19/2026

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Knicks Parade

The New York Knicks held a championship parade on Thursday, June 18, their first since 1973.
Social-media users said the bottle was 818 Tequila, the brand Bridges showed on Instagram Live.
On June 15, Bridges Instagram-Liveed after the Knicks beat the Spurs, praising Finals MVP Jalen Brunson as “GOAT” and citing Becky Hammon’s “1A” comment as motivation.
He called Victor Wembanyama “the fucking French Prince n***a” and Karl-Anthony Towns “big foot ass n****a.”

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Bridges Parade

Mikal Bridges marched the ticker-tape parade with his eight-year-old Labrador, Sonny, perched on the float.
He called the dog his son and wore a Pacôme Dadiet jersey as he rode the float.
The float traveled the traditional route from The Battery to City Hall, marking the Knicks’ first celebration since 1973.
Bridges averaged 13.5 points per game in the playoffs and 10.4 points per game in the NBA Finals.

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Bridges Cashier

On June 17, 2026, the 29-year-old forward worked a cashier shift at the NBA Store, the day before the parade.
Bridges said he was trying to be a quick learner and lock in for all the fans while ringing up items.
NBA Store staff reported that Bridges learned the checkout quickly and helped keep lines moving during the post-title-win excitement.

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Knicks Parade

The New York Knicks held a championship parade on Thursday, June 18, their first since 1973.
Social-media users said the bottle was 818 Tequila, the brand Bridges showed on Instagram Live.
On June 15, Bridges Instagram-Liveed after the Knicks beat the Spurs, praising Finals MVP Jalen Brunson as “GOAT” and citing Becky Hammon’s “1A” comment as motivation.
He called Victor Wembanyama “the fucking French Prince n***a” and Karl-Anthony Towns “big foot ass n****a.”

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