TITLE: WFAN Host Joe Benigno Celebrates Knicks Championship, Saying “The Dragon Has Been Slain”
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Longtime WFAN personality Joe Benigno erupted with joy after the New York Knicks secured an NBA championship, declaring on air that “the dragon has been slain.”
The veteran radio host shared his reaction on June 14, 2026, shortly after the team clinched the title. Benigno, a well-known Knicks supporter, emphasized the significance of the victory for a fan base that had waited decades for a championship banner.
“The dragon has been slain,” he repeated, underscoring the end of the franchise’s long pursuit of another league crown.
Source: New York Post
