On June 1, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a whimsical executive order that temporarily lifts bedtimes for school-aged children, allowing them to stay up late to watch the New York Knicks compete in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. This symbolic gesture comes as the Knicks reach the Finals for the first time since 1999, generating excitement among fans. At City Hall, Mamdani, a known supporter of the underdog team, celebrated the occasion with local students, who were invited to stamp the order with ink palm prints instead of traditional signatures. Although the order has no legal weight, it has been embraced by the community as a fun way to engage young basketball enthusiasts. The upcoming series is particularly significant as it is a rematch of the 1999 Finals, where the Knicks were defeated by the Spurs. Mamdani's playful approach has captured the spirit of the city, uniting fans across New York.