What happened: SportsCenter shared footage of comedian and lifelong New York Knicks fan Tracy Morgan in tears courtside as the team clinched a spot in the NBA Finals. The emotional reaction came as the Knicks advanced, ending a long Finals drought for the franchise.
NBA·May 25, 2026 10:43 PM ET
Tracy Morgan in tears as Knicks reach NBA Finals
Comedian overcome as New York returns to the Finals.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 261 min read
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