Air traffic controllers fanboy over Knicks’ Finals win as champions enjoy scenic flight home: ‘Plane’s rocking’

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Air traffic controllers in New York couldn't contain their enthusiasm when the Knicks' championship-winning team took flight home, with controllers audibly cheering over the radio as the plane departed. One controller radioed that the "plane's rocking," capturing the infectious energy of the city's first major sports championship in decades. The celebratory moment highlighted how deeply the Knicks' Finals victory resonated across New York, reaching even the professionals responsible for managing the skies above the city.