Spike Lee and New York governor announce new viral Knicks landmark will stay for 2026-27 season
· Yahoo Sports
The Knicks’ title celebrations have given rise to a new city landmark, one that will stick around well past the parade and into their title defense.
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New York has turned a subway entrance into a basketball shrine.
With Spike Lee involved, the announcement felt like a true city moment.
Spike Lee helps announce that Knicks landmark will stay
Governor Kathy Hochul, standing alongside Lee, confirmed that the Knicks-themed entrance at 34th Street and Eighth Avenue, outside Madison Square Garden, will remain orange and blue through the 2026-27 season.
Hochul opened the video by turning to Lee and saying, “Spike, what do we say? Let’s go, Knicks. New Yorkers have waited such a long time for this incredible moment.”
Lee answered with a line that fit the scene perfectly: “I see nothing but orange and blue skies.”
Hochul then made the decision official. “Let’s keep all this incredible feeling going. Look at this station, we’ve painted it orange and blue. I say let’s keep it orange and blue all the way through the next championship season.”
Lee closed it in classic New York fashion: “New York City will be Fun City again.”
His appearance mattered. Lee is not just a celebrity fan; he is arguably the most famous Knicks supporter in the world. His courtside presence, Garden history, and long-running passion make him part of the franchise’s public identity.
Knicks subway tribute keeps title feeling alive
The MTA first transformed the 34th Street-Penn Station entrance before the Finals, when the Knicks were making their first appearance on that stage since 1999. The entrance serves the A, C and E trains near Madison Square Garden.
The railings and station entry were painted in Knicks orange and blue, while the subway globe fixtures were updated with team colors and styled to resemble basketballs.
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesIt quickly became a viral photo spot during the title run, with fans gathering there before games, after wins, and finally after the Knicks beat the Spurs to claim their first championship since 1973.
The tribute fits into a wider public celebration. Hochul had already directed state landmarks to light up in Knicks colors during the Finals, including 1 World Trade Center, Grand Central Terminal’s Pershing Square Viaduct, Moynihan Train Hall, and Niagara Falls.
This week, the city is also honoring the Knicks with a Canyon of Heroes parade, giving the franchise the kind of civic celebration usually reserved for New York’s biggest champions.
Now, the subway entrance will serve as a daily reminder of what happened and as a challenge to keep the feeling going. Every fan heading toward Madison Square Garden will see those colors. So will the reigning champions.
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