Jeremy Sochan will arrive at the 2026 NBA Finals in an unusual situation: the New York Knicks wing is set to receive a championship ring regardless of who wins the series between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
The reason is that Sochan played this season for both finalist franchises. He started the season in San Antonio, where he played in 28 games before being waived, and subsequently signed with New York after the All-Star break, appearing in 16 regular season games with the Knicks.
Typically, championship rings are not only awarded to players who finish the season with the winning team, but also to those who were part of the franchise during the regular season. That's why, whether the Spurs or the Knicks win, Sochan is expected to receive the recognition either way.
In the playoffs, the player has had a minor role with New York, appearing in five games with averages of 4.0 points and 1.0 rebound. His last appearance came in the second round against Philadelphia.
Selected by San Antonio with the 9th pick in the 2022 Draft, Sochan was an important piece in his early years in the NBA, but his playing time gradually decreased until his departure this season.