GLD X 2026 NBA Finals: The Players, The History, The Jewelry

Update: The Knicks Win the 2026 NBA Championship — The GLD Championship Pendant Is Here

The New York Knicks actually did it. They are the 2026 NBA Champions. After 53 long years and countless heartbreaks, it’s still hard to believe, as a lifelong New York fan myself, that we can finally say, "We won." I could shed a tear.

Lowkeymar said it best on “Win That Chip”: "We have a player named Towns that’s playing for the towns. We have Brunson. C’mon, SON. And we have a player named Hart who’s really my heart.” One of the greatest Knick teams, led by arguably the best Knick ever, Jalen Brunson, is a reflection of every New Yorker: the resilience, the drive, the hard work.

This special team fought through adversity, silencing doubters, to become winners. They did it their way, on a path that was far from linear. And now this success story hits different, meaning so much more because of it all. The 94-90 Game 5 victory caps off a remarkable playoff run that will go down in history.

The celebration has featured some of the most iconic photos we’ll see for a while. Everything from burning buses, MTA drivers dancing, and NYPD officers celebrating with people in the streets to Trey Jemison III holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy while wearing GLD 5mm Diamond Tennis Chains.

The championship means everything to the city if you couldn’t tell from all the viral photos and videos. But it means so much because we saw a dedicated team, determined to make history, accomplish something extraordinary. Something that truly may only happen once in a lifetime. For the fans who waited their whole lives to see the Knicks shine, GLD’s design team created the New York Knicks Official NBA 2026 Championship Pendant. Get ready for Thursday’s parade and celebrate one of the greatest moments in sports with the official limited-edition Knicks Championship piece. LET’S GO KNICKS!!!

 

The Historic 2026 NBA Finals

 

The energy of the NBA Finals is different this year. On one side, a young, hungry San Antonio Spurs team is looking to fight through adversity and come back from a 3-1 deficit. On the other side, we have the New York Knicks, backed by an electric fan base that hasn't seen its team win a championship in 53 years. The matchup just so happens to be a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals from 27 years ago, and it has been historic throughout. It has featured the most expensive games in NBA history, everyone from Spike Lee to the President, the greatest comeback in NBA history, and, of course, players showing up to games rocking GLD. It’s hard to miss the biggest moments in sports when you’re a part of them.

  

Deuce McBride and Trey Jemison III Wear GLD for the NBA Finals

The home team showed up at the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, to make history in Game 3 rocking GLD pieces. When the series shifted to New York, the fan-favorite guard Miles “Deuce” McBride walked through the tunnel with a clean fit and the GLD 5mm Diamond Tennis Chain. Trey Jemison III came through rocking a GLD x Champion crew neck sweater and a New York Knicks chain. Both are good fits, and they’re up after pulling off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4.

  

GLD x Dylan Harper: From the Draft to the NBA Finals

Dylan Harper has been a huge piece for the Spurs’ success and is shining in his first year in the NBA. He was the second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft last June, so we made two 1-of-1 chains with pendants for the emerging star. When we sat down with him, Dylan mentioned that, as a New Jersey native, he “just really wants to put on for Jersey,” and that’s exactly what he did in Game 4 after becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 20-plus points in an NBA Finals game. He did it right across the Lincoln Tunnel and got the win too.

  

Rep Your Team: Shop GLD’s NBA Collection

We’ve been on both sides of the series, but only one team will win the chip. The only remaining question is who will win. Either way, we’re witnessing history and watching players shine in GLD pieces on their way to winning the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Even if your team isn’t playing in June and is somewhere in Cancun, GLD’s officially licensed NBA Collection features pendants from all 32 teams, so you can rep yours.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the NBA Finals 2026?
The 2026 NBA Finals began June 3. The New York Knicks lead the series 3-1. Game 5 tips off Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC in San Antonio.

Who is in the NBA Finals 2026?
The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are in the Finals for the first time since 1999, chasing their first championship since 1973. The Spurs are the second-youngest team to ever reach the NBA Finals.

Who won the NBA Finals 2025?
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals.

How many games are in the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series. The first team to win four games wins the championship. The Knicks currently lead the 2026 series 3-1 and need one more win.

Where can I watch the NBA Finals?
The 2026 NBA Finals is airing on ABC and streaming on Fubo. Game 5 tips off Saturday June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

How many viewers watched the 2026 NBA Finals?
Game 1 drew 16.93 million viewers, the most-watched NBA Finals opener since 2018. Game 3 at Madison Square Garden averaged 23.8 million viewers, the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since the 1998 Bulls-Jazz series.

Who is Dylan Harper?
Dylan Harper is a 20-year-old rookie guard for the San Antonio Spurs, selected second overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. In Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20-plus points in a Finals game. GLD made two 1-of-1 custom chains for Harper when he entered the league.

What NBA players wear GLD?
GLD is an officially licensed NBA partner. Knicks players Deuce McBride and Trey Jemison III wore GLD to the 2026 NBA Finals. GLD also made two 1-of-1 custom chains for Spurs rookie Dylan Harper for the 2025 NBA Draft.

Who won the 2026 NBA Championship?
The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. Game 5 ended 94-90 in San Antonio, ending a 53-year championship drought for New York.

What is the GLD Knicks Championship Pendant?
The New York Knicks Official NBA 2026 Championship Pendant is a limited-edition piece created by GLD's design team to commemorate the Knicks' first NBA Championship since 1973. It is officially licensed by the NBA and available now at GLD.com.

When is the Knicks championship parade?
The New York Knicks championship parade is on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET in Lower Manhattan. GLD's officially licensed NBA Championship Pendant is available now to celebrate the moment.

J John Polanco