‘He is him’: indomitable Jalen Brunson quiets doubters as Knicks end 53-year wait
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 45-point performance against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson was named the NBA Finals MVP, cementing his status as a superstar guard.
Why it matters
This victory ends one of the longest championship droughts in professional sports and challenges historical narratives about the necessity of size for championship-winning guards.
1:17 'I'm pinching myself': Mike Brown on the Knicks winning first NBA title in 53 years – video NBA finals ‘He is him’: indomitable Jalen Brunson quiets doubters as Knicks end 53-year wait The Knicks ended a decades-long title drought behind a 45-point explosion from Brunson, whose teammates say his influence extends far beyond the box score
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