NYPD momentarily stops Knicks' Tyler Kolek after mistaking him for a fan during NBA championship parade

New York Knicks reserve guard Tyler Kolek, 25, was briefly stopped by NYPD officers during the Knicks' NBA championship parade on June 18, 2026, after being mistaken for a fan while high-fiving spectators along the route. Kolek was part of the Knicks team that won the franchise's first NBA championship since 1973. During the 2025-26 season, he made 70 appearances, including playoff games, and scored 16 points in a notable Christmas Day win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.