The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday night, finishing off a come-from-behind win over the San Antonio Spurs 94-90. The team’s star players, including Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Karl Anthony-Towns, played a significant role in their postseason success.

The Athletic’s Bizarre Celebration

However, The Athletic, a sports media outlet, posted a celebration of the Knicks’ win, crediting Zohran Mamdani, a politician and fan of the team, for the success. Mamdani is also a fan of the English Premier League soccer team Arsenal, which recently won the league for the first time since the 2003-2004 season.

The Athletic’s post has raised questions about the outlet’s bias and lack of awareness. It is unclear why Mamdani, who has no direct connection to the teams’ success, was credited for the wins. The outlet’s decision to celebrate Mamdani’s fandom has been criticized as bizarre and unnecessary.

Mamdani’s fandom of Arsenal began when the team signed African players in the early 2000s. He has stated that he was introduced to the team by his uncle and was drawn to their style of play. However, it is unclear why The Athletic chose to highlight Mamdani’s fandom, especially given the team’s recent loss in the Champions League final.

The broader point is that The Athletic’s celebration of Mamdani’s fandom is an example of the outlet’s lack of awareness and rationality. The credit for the teams’ accomplishments should go to the players, coaches, and front office staff, not to a politician who happens to be a fan.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.