Knicks' Mikal Bridges and His Dog Sonny Star in Vogue's Dogue Interview
In June, the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship victory since 1973, attracting over two million fans to a ticker-tape parade in lower Manhattan. The team’s starting lineup—Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns—was accompanied by notable figures such as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and filmmaker Spike Lee. A memorable moment featured Mikal Bridges's 10-year-old Labrador, Sonny, who gained internet fame while riding on a float. Bridges had advocated for Sonny's participation, expressing on Good Morning America, "I just want to bring my dog on the float." Vogue later highlighted their relationship, showcasing Bridges in Martine Rose and Golden Goose, while Sonny sported a Louis Vuitton leash.
Key facts
- New York Knicks won the NBA championship in June, their first since 1973.
- The starting five comprised Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
- More than 2 million fans attended the ticker-tape parade in lower Manhattan.
- Celebrities present included Spike Lee, Alicia Keys, Ben Stiller, Martha Stewart, Mariska Hargitay, Timothée Chalamet, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Mikal Bridges's dog Sonny, a 10-year-old yellow Labrador, rode on a parade float and went viral.
- Bridges told Good Morning America, "I just want to bring my dog on the float."
- Vogue photographed and interviewed Bridges and Sonny during a walk along the Hudson River.
- Bridges wore Martine Rose and Golden Goose clothing; Sonny wore a Louis Vuitton leash and Ralph Lauren collar.
Entities
Artists
- Mikal Bridges
- Jalen Brunson
- Josh Hart
- OG Anunoby
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Spike Lee
- Alicia Keys
- Ben Stiller
- Martha Stewart
- Mariska Hargitay
- Timothée Chalamet
- Zohran Mamdani
- Michael B. Jordan
Institutions
- New York Knicks
- NBA
- Villanova University
- Phoenix Suns
- Brooklyn Nets
- Louis Vuitton
- Martine Rose
- Golden Goose
- New Era
- Ralph Lauren
- Vogue
- Good Morning America
- 1 Hotel
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- lower Manhattan
- Hudson River waterfront
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Brooklyn