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jun 14 2026Jalen Brunson was named 2026 NBA Finals MVP after leading the New York Knicks to the championship against the San Antonio Spurs. The point guard received the Bill Russell Trophy following a historic series, capped by 45 points in Game 5, a franchise record for the Knicks in NBA Finals play.
Brunson was the driving force behind the Knicks' first title since 1973. His offensive leadership, his ability to perform in high-pressure moments, and his consistency throughout the series paved the way for New York in a matchup that ended 4-1.
The point guard averaged 32.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 39.2 minutes per game during the NBA Finals. He also shot 38.9% from three-point range and 42.1% from the field, keeping the Knicks competitive in the most demanding stretches of the series.
The performance that sealed the award came in Game 5. Brunson scored 45 points in the 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, setting the franchise record for most points by a Knicks player in an NBA Finals game and also recording the highest individual scoring output of the entire series.
The honor caps off a historic night for New York. The Knicks won the championship 53 years later and did so with Brunson as the undisputed leader of a generation that brought the franchise back to the top of the NBA.
