Dwyane Wade admires Knicks’ resilience as they approach the NBA championship: ‘City is buzzing’

Dwyane Wade Stunned by Knicks’ Comeback Victory

After a career that included 1,054 regular-season games and 177 playoff games, Dwyane Wade found it hard to process the surprise at first.

On Wednesday in Game 4, the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback from a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs, securing a 3-1 series lead and breaking an NBA Finals record.

“I was just stunned, like, surprised,” Wade expressed in an interview with Page Six at the Tribeca Festival in New York City. “Having been to the Finals several times, I get the need for balance and the ups and downs that come with the games. But to see a team rally from 29 points down, especially against a squad that seemed firmly in control, was surreal. You could sense the energy from the building through the screen. It really felt electric. It’s uplifting for the state and the city. New York is coming alive again, and the Knicks are a significant part of that.”

Wade, who won three championships in his career—all with Miami—recognizes the effort involved in chasing such glory.

This Knicks squad bears some resemblance to the 2006 Miami team that fought hard after being down 2-0 against the Mavericks to claim their first championship.

Wade’s performance earned him MVP honors during that playoff series.

The Knicks managed to pull off an upset by winning the first two games of this current series on the road and have put the Spurs in an unprecedented position in Finals history.

While Wade refrained from making any predictions about the Knicks possibly winning their first championship in 53 years—considering they are just one win away—he acknowledged the team’s influence on New York City.

“I don’t know,” he admitted regarding the Knicks’ championship chances. “I’m just observing as a fan. I want to see excellent basketball. Whoever comes out on top will deserve it; both teams have earned their place. The Knicks, with everything happening in the city right now—it’s lively, hot, not merely from the weather but also because of what the Knicks are accomplishing. They had to grab that fourth win; if they do, it’s because they earned it.”

Wade attended the Tribeca Festival to support his friend, Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony, whose documentary “Born Mello” premiered.

The two forged a friendship during the Final Four 23 years ago, when Anthony led Syracuse to its only national title, while Wade’s Marquette team fell in the semifinals.

Anthony remarked on how the offensive rebound in the final moments before OG Anunoby’s game-winning shot played a crucial role in the Knicks’ Game 4 victory.

“It’s beautiful,” Wade reflected on their friendship. “We connected back then, and he’s been my brother ever since. To journey through life together, always supporting each other even outside of basketball, is truly special.”