Karl-Anthony Towns capped off a historic night for the New York Knicks by sharing the moment with two of the franchise’s most famous fans.
On Tuesday night in Las Vegas, the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup championship. The victory delivered the franchise its first in-season tournament title and its first trophy of any kind since 1973, when New York won the NBA Finals.
After the final buzzer and the trophy presentation, Towns extended the celebration beyond the locker room. The Knicks center posted screenshots to his Instagram story showing FaceTime calls with longtime Knicks superfans Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller, ABC7NY reports. Towns appeared in the images wearing his championship hat and medal while holding the NBA Cup alongside his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods.
“Marty Supreme Approved,” Towns wrote, a nod to Chalamet’s upcoming film set for release on Christmas Day.
Chalamet and Stiller have become fixtures around the Knicks, joining Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan as celebrity regulars at games. Their courtside reactions and emotional investment have gone viral multiple times during the team’s recent playoff runs, reinforcing their status as visible members of the Knicks’ extended community.
Knicks Seal NBA Cup Title With Late Surge
New York secured the championship by dominating the fourth quarter. After trailing by five entering the final period, the Knicks outscored San Antonio 35-19 to pull away and close out the win.
Towns contributed a double-double in the title game with 16 points and 11 rebounds. OG Anunoby led all scorers with 28 points while shooting 50 percent from three-point range. Jalen Brunson added 25 points and eight assists, controlling the tempo late and earning tournament MVP honors.
The Knicks’ defense tightened in crunch time, limiting Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as New York turned defense into offense during the decisive stretch. San Antonio entered the final fresh off a semifinal upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Knicks dictated the game when it mattered most.
Following the win, Brunson emphasized what the moment meant for the group.
“I’m very excited,” Brunson told ESPN. “It was a goal of ours that we get to check off. It’s an important stepping stone for us. We can still learn from this game and get better as well.”
New York Adds Momentum After Years of Frustration
The NBA Cup title represents another meaningful step for a franchise that has endured long stretches of disappointment. After the success of the Patrick Ewing era, New York struggled to sustain postseason relevance, including uneven results during the Carmelo Anthony years and multiple playoff droughts.
This season’s roster blends experience with depth, and the Cup run offered a glimpse of how the Knicks respond on a bigger stage. Brunson pointed to the atmosphere in Las Vegas as part of the learning curve.
“A game like this, an environment like this, you don’t really see around the NBA too often,” Brunson said. “We’ve got to take advantage of the experience that we got here.”
New York reached the championship by defeating the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors in elimination play before closing the deal against San Antonio. While the NBA Cup remains a regular season tournament, the Knicks now carry tangible momentum into the remainder of the schedule.
For Towns, the night mixed a basketball achievement with a cultural crossover, celebrating a long-awaited title while sharing the moment with fans who have ridden the Knicks’ highs and lows from the front row.
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