What happened: New York City is honoring the 2026 NBA champion Knicks with honorary street co-namings across the city. Among the tributes, fans can now walk down Jalen Brunson Boulevard and Karl-Anthony Towns Square. The recognitions extend the championship celebration into the offseason.

Why it matters: Permanent civic honors like street co-namings are reserved for the city's most significant sports achievements, underscoring the weight of the Knicks' title run. The gesture cements Brunson and Towns as faces of a franchise that ended a long championship drought. It follows a wave of citywide recognition for the team, including earlier co-namings honoring Brunson and Towns.

What to watch: Watch for additional dedications honoring other members of the championship roster as the co-naming rollout continues across the city.