New York Knicks ticker-tape parade and celebration: Live updates

A crowd estimated at more than a million people celebrated New York's first NBA title in more than 50 years on Thursday with a parade from Bowling Green to City Hall, where the mayor handed the Knicks keys to the city and Alicia Keys serenaded the champs with Empire State of Mind.

Lower Manhattan was bursting with Knicks fans decked in orange and blue as the Knicks paraded by with their trophy held high in the air.

In a hazy, humid sun, orange, blue and white confetti shot through City Hall Plaza, showering the Knicks and their euphoric fans.

The faade of city hall looks like the inside of Madison Square Garden, draped in Knicks flags and player names and numbers.

There were nine arrests, the NYPD said.

NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson made a speech at the Knicks championship celebration at City Hall on Thursday.

He talked about how all of the behind the scenes people helped bring the team together to be able to win the championship.

Brunson added, "Most importantly thank you to the fans. I'm not going to lie, you all are some pretty hard critics, but we appreciate you all, at least I do."

After leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson said, "when you prove (doubters) wrong, you really don't have to say **** to them, no, they don't deserve it."

Mike Brown talked about leading the New York Knicks to victory during his speech at City Hall during the championship celebration.

He said he was proud of the team and proud to be a part of the New York Knicks.

He thanked the fans for being a part of their journey to victory.

Knicks coach Mike Brown makes speech at the championship celebration at City Hall.