AceShowbiz - NBC will devote a full episode of Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to the New York Knicks following their historic NBA championship victory. The special episode is set to air at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT and will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day.

The audience for this unique broadcast will be made up entirely of Knicks fans who were unable to attend the NBA Finals in person. The episode will feature appearances from several key players including NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges. The full Knicks roster and head coach Mike Brown will also be present, alongside surprise guests. The legendary New York City hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, who previously headlined the halftime show during Game 4 of the Finals at Madison Square Garden, are scheduled to perform live during the episode.

Jimmy Fallon is a longtime Knicks superfan who frequently incorporated the team into his comedy and sketches, especially throughout the Finals. Known primarily as a comedian and actor with a background including cast membership on Saturday Night Live and multiple film credits such as Almost Famous and Band of Brothers, Fallon has often expressed his passion for the Knicks. His enthusiasm was on display as he attended several Finals games, rooting for the team’s dramatic comeback victories.

This special episode honors the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, a milestone that ended a drought dating back to 1973. The victory sparked citywide celebrations and widespread attention from celebrities, politicians, and sports fans across the nation. By dedicating an entire show to the team, NBC and Fallon pay tribute to the enduring loyalty of the Knicks’ fan base and the historic significance of this long-awaited title.