Knicks Celebrate Historic NBA Title With Viral 'Bark Chant'

New York captures first championship in 53 years.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 141 min read

"WHO LET THE DOGS OUT" 😂🐶 The entire Knicks team did Mike Brown's bark chant again 😭 https://t.co/oJCyrDBahj Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: The New York Knicks celebrated their 2026 NBA Championship by performing the viral 'bark chant' alongside head coach Mike Brown. The team embraced the animated ritual throughout their postseason run, which culminated in a 4-1 series victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Why it matters: The victory ends a 53-year title drought for the franchise and cements the 'Dogs Defense' identity instilled by Knicks coach Mike Brown. The championship marks a historic turnaround for the organization, with Jalen Brunson earning Finals MVP honors after a dominant closing performance.

By the numbers: Finals Series: Knicks 4, Spurs 1. Game 5 Score: Knicks 94, Spurs 90. Jalen Brunson: 45 points in clinching game. Postseason Win Streak: 11 games (

What to watch: New York City will host a ticker-tape parade for the champions on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-06-14T03:55:50.329628+00:00

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