Jose Alvarado takes Knicks' title celebration to Puerto Rican Day Parade alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani: 'I'm blessed - and a little drunk'
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Key Points:
- Jose Alvarado returned to New York less than 24 hours after helping the Knicks clinch their first NBA championship since 1973, celebrating his heritage at one of the city's annual Puerto Rican Day parades.
- Alvarado participated alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on a parade float in Brooklyn, proudly wearing his Knicks championship hat and expressing his joy and pride.
- The Knicks guard, who was born in Brooklyn and represents Puerto Rico in international basketball, draped himself in the Puerto Rican flag during the postgame celebration and took part in the parade the following day.
- Mayor Mamdani, who stayed up late celebrating the Knicks’ historic win, also attended Puerto Rican Day events across New York City, emphasizing the unifying and vibrant spirit the championship brought to the city.
- Teammate Jordan Clarkson also appeared at the parade, highlighting the shared celebration among players and the community.
