What happened: New York City is honoring the 2026 New York Knicks championship team with honorary street co-namings across the city. Among the tributes are Jalen Brunson Boulevard and Karl-Anthony Towns Way, marking the franchise's title run with permanent signage in the five boroughs.

Why it matters: The co-namings cement the championship into the city's civic fabric, extending the celebration well beyond the parade and into everyday New York landmarks. For Brunson and Towns, the honor places two of the title team's centerpieces alongside the city's tradition of immortalizing its sports heroes on its streets.

What to watch: Watch for additional honorary signs to be unveiled for the rest of the championship roster as the citywide street co-naming rollout continues.