There’s a path for the Jets to follow in the Knicks’ footsteps — if they can find it
The Jets are looking to emulate the Knicks' recent success as they both seek to end long championship droughts. Both franchises have not won a title in over 50 years, with the Knicks last winning in 1973 and the Jets in 1968. The ownership of both teams has faced criticism, leading to a shared narrative of mismanagement in recent years.
- ▪The Knicks are currently in the NBA Finals, prompting thoughts about a potential playoff run for the Jets.
- ▪Both the Jets and Knicks have not won a championship in over 50 years.
- ▪The last title for the Knicks came in 1973, while the Jets last won in the 1968 season.
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inside the jets There’s a path for the Jets to follow in the Knicks’ footsteps — if they can find it By Brian Costello Published June 3, 2026, 6:40 a.m. ET The Jets defense celebrates during a 27-20 win over the Browns on Nov. 9, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST There has been a press box debate for years about which championship parade would be bigger: the Jets or the Knicks? Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. SIGN UP NOW We may be about to see what one of those looks like. As the Knicks begin the NBA Finals, it has been hard not to imagine what a playoff run like this by the Jets would look and feel like. In many ways, the two franchises have been similar for years.
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