Leon Rose breaks down in tears as Knicks make NBA Finals
Leon Rose, president of the New York Knicks, became emotional as he watched the team reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks completed a sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, prompting tears of joy from Rose in the stands. His leadership and strategic decisions have revitalized the team, bringing them closer to a championship title.
- ▪Leon Rose has been president of the Knicks since March 2, 2020.
- ▪The Knicks reached the playoffs in 2021 for the first time since 2013 under Rose's leadership.
- ▪Rose made significant roster changes, including signing Jalen Brunson and trading for Mikal Bridges.
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NBA New York Knicks Leon Rose breaks down in tears as Knicks make NBA Finals By Ryan Giancola Published May 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Many can be credited for the rise of the Knicks, but few more than Leon Rose. The team’s president, usually behind the scenes, got visibly emotional in the stands in Cleveland while watching the team he helped build reach the NBA Finals by completing a sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals at Rocket Arena on Monday. Rose, 65, was seen crying and hugging his son, Sam Rose, in the stands, surrounded by other fans. He later shared a moment on the court celebrating with superfan and actor Timothée Chalamet.
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