Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber are joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to capture the emotion of the Knicks finally delivering a championship moment New York has waited decades to celebrate. Mamdani shares how he watched the comeback unfold, what the streets felt like after the win, and why he had no hesitation declaring Jalen Brunson the new king of New York.The interview also dives into plans for Thursday’s Canyon of Heroes parade, the city’s efforts to keep celebrations safe, and the way this Knicks title has united fans across neighborhoods and political divides. From Brunson’s legendary closeout performance to parade logistics and a citywide release of joy, this segment is all about New York basketball history becoming real.

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