Jakarta Aktual – 16 June 2026 | Cardi B was over the moon as the New York Knicks won their first championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. The rapper, who performed during halftime of Game 3, watched the championship-winning game on a cellphone in her basement and yelled, ‘We won! We fucking won!’ as she celebrated with her family.
Cardi B was not the only celebrity who was thrilled about the Knicks’ win. Jennifer Lopez, Mariska Hargitay, Jon Stewart, and Billy Joel were among the many stars who took to social media to congratulate the team on their historic victory. Lopez shared a video of herself celebrating the win, saying, ‘Congratulations to the New York Knickerbockers, NBA Champions!!!!!’ She also reminisced about the last time the Knicks were making a run for the championship and how she had been waiting patiently for this day for years.
Meanwhile, Charles Barkley expressed his surprise at seeing actress Sydney Sweeney at the game, saying, ‘Everybody is a New York Knicks fan now. Come on, man.’ However, Sweeney was not the only celebrity who was spotted at the game. Prince Harry, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, and former Knicks legend Patrick Ewing were also in attendance.
Timothée Chalamet, who was courtside when the final buzzer sounded, was soaked in champagne in the Knicks locker room and said he would ‘way rather this than the Oscars.’ Ben Stiller, a documented, decades-long diehard Knicks fan, stepped onto the court with his phone camera running, capturing footage like the director he is. Cardi B, on the other hand, did not have a courtside seat but watched the game on a tiny phone screen in her basement and celebrated loud enough for the whole building to hear.
In an Instagram Live video, Cardi B ran through her house screaming, ‘Oh my God! We won!’ before arriving at the only logical conclusion: ‘We outside right now. The streets are calling me.’ The city of New York erupted in chaotic celebrations, with 63 arrests and damage to several school buses reported. However, the mayhem was eventually quelled, and New York City Mayor announced that the Knicks would be honored with keys to the city on Thursday.
Cardi B’s excitement was palpable as she celebrated the Knicks’ win with her family and friends. The rapper has been a longtime fan of the team and was thrilled to see them finally win a championship. As the city of New York continues to celebrate, Cardi B and other celebrities will likely be at the forefront of the festivities. With their win, the Knicks have brought joy and excitement to the city, and Cardi B is just one of the many fans who are basking in the glory of their championship victory.
In conclusion, the New York Knicks’ win has brought the city together, with celebrities like Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, and Timothée Chalamet leading the charge. As the team celebrates their first championship in 53 years, fans like Cardi B will continue to revel in the excitement of their victory. With the city still buzzing from the win, it’s clear that the Knicks’ championship will be remembered for years to come, and Cardi B will be one of the many fans who will cherish this moment forever.
