John McEnroe Cheers Knicks to NBA Championship Win

John McEnroe saw the New York Knicks win their third NBA Championship of his lifetime. The Knicks clinched their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.

What happened?

The Knicks were trailing by 29 points in Game 4, but John McEnroe convinced Larry David to stay positive. The Knicks produced one of the greatest comebacks, reversing the huge gap and winning 107-106. John McEnroe recalled the "most positive" cheering experience he had ever had as a fan during Game 4.

Why it matters for John McEnroe

John McEnroe's optimism seemed to be a reward for the Knicks' win. The former World No.1 tennis player has been attending Knicks games since he was 8 years old. John McEnroe reflected on Jannik Sinner's shocking loss at the 2026 French Open Tournament. Jannik Sinner lost to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 in the second round.

What comes next?

John McEnroe believed that Jannik Sinner's team must have tried making changes to reduce the issue of cramping. The Italian ace has suffered from cramping at multiple instances before in extreme heat. John McEnroe thought that the issue is "in his head a little bit" and it's hard to deal with that and remain calm. The Knicks won the title after dominating the best-of-seven championship series 4-1. They beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. John McEnroe was watching the New York Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs game alongside American comedian Larry David. The Knicks' win seemed to be a reward for John McEnroe, who had a positive cheering experience during Game 4. John McEnroe has been attending Knicks games for 56 years, since he was 8 years old.