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Knicks End 53-Year Drought, Brunson Wins Triple MVP

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in June 2026, ending a 53-year drought.
Jalen Brunson captured NBA Finals MVP, Eastern Conference Finals MVP and NBA Cup MVP, a triple.
In Game 4 the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, the largest comeback in Finals history.
During the “Roommates Show” ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was booed and admitted he was wrong about Brunson not being the answer.

History

Historical Context

After Red Holzman guided the Knicks to their second NBA title in 1973, the franchise endured a 53-year championship drought. In 2026, Jalen Brunson led a revamped New York Knicks to a 4-1 Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, echoing the 1973 triumph and restoring the team’s legacy at Madison Square Garden.

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Story summary

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in June 2026, ending a 53-year drought.
Jalen Brunson captured NBA Finals MVP, Eastern Conference Finals MVP and NBA Cup MVP, a triple.
In Game 4 the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, the largest comeback in Finals history.
During the “Roommates Show” ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was booed and admitted he was wrong about Brunson not being the answer.

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