The New York Knicks celebrated a momentous victory, clinching their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
At the 2026 ESPYS, the Knicks’ remarkable success was recognized as they received five awards commemorating their historic playoff journey. Jalen Brunson, named the Finals MVP, was honored with three awards: Best NBA Player, Best Championship Performance, and Best Athlete — Men’s Sports. Brunson shone in the Finals, averaging 32.6 points per game and delivering an impressive 45-point game in the decisive Game 5.
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OG Anunoby captured the award for Best Play with his critical role in overturning a significant 29-point deficit by the Spurs in Game 4. His game-winning tip-in ensured a Knicks’ victory at Madison Square Garden.
Furthermore, the Knicks were deemed the Best Team, a testament to their collective achievement.
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“First and foremost, I want to thank my family for sacrificing everything day in and day out,” Brunson expressed following his Best Championship Performance award, as reported by the New York Post. “Thank you to [owner] Jim Dolan and the Knicks organization, [president] Leon [Rose], the front office, Mike Brown, my teammates — without them, none of this would be possible. They allow me to be me. I’m forever indebted to them.”
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