New York couple name newborn son Knickson Fyve after NBA championship

A New York couple named their newborn baby Knickson Fyve Bradford following the New York Knicks NBA championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Fox News and the New York Post both reported that Yvonne Gonzalez-Bradford and her husband Vance Bradford chose the name to commemorate the team winning the final series in five games. [1][2]

The New York Post and the Daily Mail both reported that the couple welcomed their first son on August 8. The couple told Today this week about the decision, which was inspired by the phrase Knicks in Five that was celebrated across New York City during the summer. [2][3][5]

The New York Knicks raised their championship banner on Tuesday night prior to starting their 2026-27 NBA season, according to Fox News. The championship ended a 53-year title drought for the franchise, as Fox News reported. As FTMQ News reported earlier, the Knicks secured the title in June after defeating the San Antonio Spurs. [1][10]

The New York Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division, according to Wikipedia. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, sharing the arena with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. [9]