S.Res. 771

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 771 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 771

Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National 
Basketball Association Finals.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 17, 2026

Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National 
Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the New York Knickerbockers (referred to in 
this preamble as the ``Knicks'') won the 2026 National Basketball 
Association (referred to in this preamble as the ``NBA'') Finals, 
defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 by a score of 94-90 to win the 
series 4-1;
Whereas the Knicks were established 80 years ago in 1946;
Whereas the Knicks have called Madison Square Garden (``the Mecca'') their home 
since 1968;
Whereas the Knicks last won the NBA Finals 53 years ago in 1973 and last 
appeared in the NBA Finals 27 years ago in 1999;
Whereas the Knicks finished the 2025-2026 NBA regular season with 53 wins and 29 
losses, a winning percentage of .646;
Whereas the Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland 
Cavaliers en route to the NBA Finals;
Whereas the Knicks went 16-3 in their playoff run and had the highest point 
differential and net rating in NBA playoff history;
Whereas the NBA Finals had the highest television ratings of any NBA Finals 
since 1998, the year of Michael Jordan's last NBA Finals run;
Whereas, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks had the greatest comeback in 
NBA Finals history, overcoming a 29-point second half deficit to take a 
commanding 3-1 series lead;
Whereas, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, OG Anunoby won the game with a tip-in with 
1.2 seconds left, which many are now calling the greatest play in the 
history of New York sports and one of the greatest in the history of the 
NBA;
Whereas the Knicks came back from double digit deficits in every game they won 
in the NBA Finals, becoming the first team in history to do that;
Whereas Jalen Brunson was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, finishing 
the series with a 45-point game on the road, tying Michael Jordan for 
the most points scored in a closeout game on the road;
Whereas Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges became the first trio of 
teammates to ever win a championship together in college (Villanova) and 
in the NBA; and
Whereas this Knicks team united millions of New Yorkers with their grit, 
resilience, and unrivaled excellence: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the New York Knicks (referred to in this 
resolution as the ``Knicks'') on winning the 2026 National 
Basketball Association Finals; and
(2) recognizes the Knicks for--
(A) their ability to unite New Yorkers of all 
backgrounds behind a common cause;
(B) the excitement and spirit they brought to the 
streets of New York and basketball fans around the 
world; and
(C) the inspiration they provided to millions of 
people to believe in themselves and never give up; and
(3) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the owner of the Knicks, James L. Dolan;
(B) the president of the Knicks, Leon Rose; and
(C) the coach of the Knicks, Mike Brown.
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