See how Marquette legend Tyler Kolek celebrated his NBA title with Knicks
Tyler Kolek didn't see the court in the NBA Finals, but he celebrated the New York Knicks' title in style.
Former Marquette star Tyler Kolek celebrated his first NBA championship with the New York Knicks in style.The backup guard, who has become something of a fashion icon in his second NBA season, puffed a cigar and swigged champagne in the locker room after New York's victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.Kolek was also gifted a fur coat by Walt "Clyde" Frazier, another championship-winning Knicks guard who draws attention for his off-the-court outfits.
Frazier and Kolek both have sponsorship deals with Puma.Walt “Clyde” Frazier gifted Tyler Kolek a fur coat after the Knicks won the championship 🏆📹 @PUMApic.twitter.
com/rFeVhcBwBo— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) June 14, 2026Kolek had some big moments for the Knicks during the regular season, including a breakout performance on Christmas Day. But he did not see the court at all in the Finals.Still, Kolek found a way to celebrate in a very Tyler Kolek-fashion."
We got an A on the group project!" he exclaimed on Instagram Live after the win.Tyler Kolek: “We got an A on the group project!”
😅(h/t @LakeShowYo) pic.twitter.com/EpdUW70qP7— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 14, 2026Former Marquette players with NBA championshipsKolek joins a list of former Marquette players to win NBA championships.
That group starts with Dean Meminger, who was a member of the Knicks' last title-winning team in 1973.Dean Meminger, 1972-73 New York Knicks Maurice Lucas, 1976-77 Portland Trail BlazersJim Chones, 1979-80 Los Angeles LakersButch Lee, 1979-80 Los Angeles LakersDwyane Wade, 2005-06, 2011-12 and 2012-13 Miami Heat Doc Rivers, head coach of 2007-08 Boston CelticsJuan Toscano-Anderson, 2021-22 Golden State WarriorsSam Hauser, 2023-24 Boston CelticsTyler Kolek, 2025-26 New York KnicksThis article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ex-Marquette star Tyler Kolek wins title with Knicks in second NBA season
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