New York Knicks fans were hooked after the organization returned to the Eastern Conference Finals 25 years later.
Despite facing a defending champion in the second round, The New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, made it to the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.
Obviously, it was a huge moment for the franchise and its fanbase. After all, they not only defeated the Boston Celtics in six games, but also ended the drought of the 25-year conference final.
The result was a huge wave of celebration erupted outside Madison Square Garden following the Knicks’ match six victory.
NBA fans can be passionate about their teams. The Knicks fall into the category that has one of the most passionate fanbases in the entire league.
Speaking of which, superstar Jalen Brunson shared two cents in a viral celebration of Knicks fans in the team’s ECF return.
“Fans become fans. They can enjoy it. They can do whatever they want to do other than burn the city. They can enjoy it. That’s for them,” Branson said.
This is a big reason why Branson is so popular with big New York fans. Because he understands the sentiment of the fanbase. However, the double NBA All-Star still reminded fans that the playoffs aren’t over yet.
“There’s still a lot of basketball being played.”
Like Branson, veteran guard Josh Hart also spoke about the reaction of the Knicks’ virus fans. But Hart focused on what happened with NBA fans wearing Tyreese Halliburton jerseys among the crowd.
“They can do as much fun as they want. Maybe they’re not throwing trash at a guy wearing a poor Thai Halliburton jersey.
“I might have a little more respectful, but we hope they have as much fun as possible with this, and for us, it will remain in the next series,” Hart said.
Indiana Pacers fans were downplayed by the Knicks Nation, but there was one silver lining for him.
Superstar Halliburton realizes how the fans were treated and decides to fly him for a fight with the Knicks in Game 1.