Champion Knicks taking over 'Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon along with special Wu-Tang Clan set
The New York Knicks dominated Monday’s *Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* in a championship celebration featuring the entire starting lineup, Wu-Tang Clan, and Spike Lee’s surprise appearance. The special episode aired live, with the team’s MVP and stars joining Fallon for sketches and music. This marks the first of multiple late-night appearances as the Knicks’ media tour continues.
What changed
Wu-Tang Clan’s confirmed performance and Spike Lee’s unscripted introduction add new details to the takeover, expanding beyond the initial lineup announcement.
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Knicks take over 'Tonight Show' with Fallon, Wu-Tang Clan for championship celebration
confidence 98%The New York Knicks dominated Monday’s *Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* in a championship celebration featuring the entire starting lineup, Wu-Tang Clan, and Spike Lee’s surprise appearance. The special episode aired live, with the team’s MVP and stars joining Fallon for sketches and music. This marks the first of multiple late-night appearances as the Knicks’ media tour continues.
What's confirmed:
- The New York Knicks took over *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* on Monday, June 16, 2026, for a special championship episode.
- The Knicks’ starting lineup appeared as guests, including Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges.
- Wu-Tang Clan performed during the episode alongside *Tonight Show* house band The Roots.
- Spike Lee made an unscripted appearance during Fallon’s monologue to introduce the Knicks as NBA champions.
- The special episode is part of the Knicks’ media tour following their NBA championship win.
- The show is available to watch live and for free online.
- The Knicks’ late-night appearances will continue, including a scheduled visit to *Late Night with Seth Meyers*.
- Jimmy Fallon raised a lucky shoe to the *Tonight Show* rafters as part of the celebration.
Still unconfirmed:
- Jalen Brunson reportedly said, 'It hasn’t sunk in yet' during the show, though the exact phrasing has not been independently confirmed.