The NBA's Knicks have won their first championship in 53 years, and the city of New York is going wild. The late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel couldn't help but join in the celebration, each in their own unique way. Fallon, with his signature orange tie, hosted the Knicks on his show, with Spike Lee joining him on stage to introduce the team. The Tonight Show had a Knicks-filled episode, with Fallon interviewing the team and even bringing up superstitions, like Karl Anthony Towns' lucky bag and the 'uncursing' of the Knicks by WWE wrestler Danhausen. The show ended with a Wu-Tang Clan performance, which Knicks fans believe truly 'uncursed' the team.
Stewart, on The Daily Show, initially teased his audience about a nuclear inspection regime, only to reveal that he was just joking. He then celebrated the Knicks' win, sharing a story about one of his writers, Scott Hercman, who was seen celebrating in the streets. Stewart pointed out the 'NYCU' (Marvel Cinematic Universe) appearances and the festive mood across the city, including a video of himself reacting to the game's results.
Kimmel, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, opened his monologue by calling it the 'best five-game NBA Finals series ever'. He joked about the aftermath of the Knicks' win, including school bus fires and Elmo's head on a spike. Kimmel also played a clip of Knicks fans getting a little too rowdy.
Meyers, on Late Night, dedicated a segment to the Knicks' win, stating that the vibes in New York City were 'immaculate'. He praised Spike Lee for sticking with the Knicks through thick and thin, and he emphasized that the Knicks' win felt 'bigger than just sports'. Meyers also mentioned the diverse gear people were wearing, from Knicks to Brazil to Morocco, and the 'sad people' wearing Mets gear.
The NBA's Knicks' championship win has brought the city of New York together, and the late-night hosts couldn't help but join in the celebration. Each host had their own unique way of celebrating, from Fallon's interviews to Stewart's jokes and Kimmel's monologues. The Knicks' win has truly united the city, and the late-night hosts couldn't help but join in the fun.
