Knicks guard Tyler Kolek was mistaken for a spectator and stopped by police twice during New York's championship parade, per New York Post. His girlfriend, Lexi Sousa, shared this detail in a recent interview, though she avoided elaborating on the second occurrence. The incident took place June 18 while Kolek celebrated with fans during the parade, holding a beverage. Police officers initially failed to recognize him as a team member until bystanders intervened with clarification. The 25-year-old did not participate in the Finals, where the Knicks defeated San Antonio four games to one for their first title in 53 years. New York will open the upcoming campaign on October 20 with a home game against Philadelphia.