Knicks-themed subway entrance becomes latest viral tribute during team's NBA Finals run

Even the MTA is hopping aboard the Knicks train!A repainted blue-and-orange 34th Street subway entrance outside Madison Square Garden has become a viral sensation for Knickerbocker fans, who have been gathering in droves to snap a selfie with the colorful team tribute.The station was clad in Knicks colors and adorned with basketball light fixtures on Monday to honor the New York team’s first finals appearance since 1999 – and has been drawing hordes of jubilant fans to the new monument since.“As a fan and a native New Yorker, I’ve never seen anything like this before, where the city really recognizes the sports team,” said Richard Bird of Harlem, as dozens of fans took selfies at the station entrance Wednesday afternoon.“The Yankees have been doing it for years, but [for] the Knicks, I’m saying it’s amazing.”“I think [subway stations] should be painted all over the city,” said Cornelio Joseph, known as Beat of New York online.“It’ll elevate the culture,” the 33-year-old added, “and has to celebrate the message: to celebrate the Knicks.”The subway station makeover comes as part of a citywide celebration, with Big Apple residents coming up with Knicks-themed bagels, lattes, cheesesteaks and even tattoos to celebrate the team.Joseph noted the historic run has ignited a citywide camaraderie unlike any other – and the subway station revamp has become a viral representation of Big Apple pride.“If you’re a real New Yorker, you know the colors of blue and orange,” Joseph added.

“I definitely think it brings unity.”“Every time New York stays on top, it always unites the city,” remarked 22-year-old NYU student Andrew.“For [the team] to be down for so long, [and] for it to be back up again, that’s the difference.”“In 2026, we’re divided on so many economic and political issues.

Sports is something that we can all agree on,” said Matt Swirsky, a self-proclaimed “bandwagon” Knicks fan from Long Island.“It’s gr...