Knicks fans blast rival Spurs’ hometown, saying ‘San Antoni-no’ ahead of NBA Finals showdown
Knicks fans are expressing their rivalry with the Spurs ahead of the NBA Finals by mocking San Antonio. Many New Yorkers believe the Texas city lacks attractions and energy compared to New York City. The Knicks, who have not reached the Finals since 1999, are generating excitement among their fans as they prepare for the championship series.
- ▪Knicks fans are trash-talking San Antonio ahead of the NBA Finals.
- ▪Many New Yorkers believe San Antonio has little to offer beyond the Spurs.
- ▪The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999 when they lost to the Spurs.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 |
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Metro Knicks fans blast rival Spurs’ hometown, saying ‘San Antoni-no’ ahead of NBA Finals showdown By Kevin Sheehan, Brandon Cruz and David Propper Published June 3, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Everything’s bigger in Texas, but it’s better in the Big Apple. Knicks fans dunked on the rival Spurs’ hometown ahead of the NBA Finals — saying they remember the Alamo but little else about the fire ant-infested, dust trap of a city. Orange-and-blue fanatics on barstools and behind bar counters trash-talked the second-rate Texas city that has “nothing going on” beyond the Spurs’ postseason run, which has set them on a collision course with the Knicks.
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