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Knicks End 50-Year Drought, Elmo Sparks Fan Controversy

6/22/2026

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The New York Knicks, who beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games on June 3-4, 2026, won their first NBA title in 50 years after Elmo posted “Elmo hopes both teams have fun!” on X on June 3, 2026.
Fans displayed an Elmo doll head on a spear with a “TRAITOR” sign after Game 5.
A Republican X account called Elmo a “certified PATRIOT,” noting GOP members had voted in July 2025 to cut PBS funding.

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Story summary

The New York Knicks, who beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games on June 3-4, 2026, won their first NBA title in 50 years after Elmo posted “Elmo hopes both teams have fun!” on X on June 3, 2026.
Fans displayed an Elmo doll head on a spear with a “TRAITOR” sign after Game 5.
A Republican X account called Elmo a “certified PATRIOT,” noting GOP members had voted in July 2025 to cut PBS funding.