Thousands pack Manhattan for Knicks' first title parade in 53 years

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Lower Manhattan on Thursday for the franchise's championship parade, celebrating the team's first NBA title in 53 years. Supporters climbed onto trucks, lampposts and newsstands near City Hall as blue-and-orange crowds packed the route. The outpouring followed New York's 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, which sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1. Fans told the BBC the title run had united a city better known for its hard edges, with many taking time off work or arriving before dawn to claim a spot. The parade capped days of celebration after a championship many supporters said they had waited a lifetime to see.