When the Knicks clinched the title, New York had only days to turn Lower Manhattan into the backdrop for a championship parade — and the television networks needed somewhere to film the moment.
The broadcasters wanted an elevated camera platform in City Hall Park to capture mayor Zohran Mamdani presenting the key to the city to the team. It needed to see clearly over a six-foot press riser standing directly in front of it — all built and ready before the crowds arrived.
The first Knicks title since 1973, and we had a front row seat.
NYC Knicks Parade
When the Knicks clinched the title, New York had only days to turn Lower Manhattan into the backdrop for a championship parade — and the television networks needed somewhere to film the moment.
The broadcasters wanted an elevated camera platform in City Hall Park to capture mayor Zohran Mamdani presenting the key to the city to the team. It needed to see clearly over a six-foot press riser standing directly in front of it — all built and ready before the crowds arrived.
The first Knicks title since 1973, and we had a front row seat.
New York Knicks Championship Parade