What happened: Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby shared their reflections following the New York Knicks' 94-90 victory to clinch the NBA Finals. The victory secured a 4-1 series win over San Antonio, bringing the championship back to Manhattan for the first time since 1973.
Why it matters: The championship cements the legacies of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns as franchise legends. The title justifies the aggressive roster building that united the stars to deliver the third championship in New York Knicks history.
By the numbers: Final Series Standing: NY 4, SA 1 Game 5 Final: NY 94, SA 90 Knicks Postseason Record: 16-5 Title Drought Ended: 53 years
What to watch: The Knicks will celebrate with a victory parade through the Canyon of Heroes. The organization now looks toward defending their title in the 2026-27 season.