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Knicks’ Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) spins as San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) looks on during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jalen Brunson has been named NBA Finals MVP after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years.

He became the first Knicks player to score 40 in a Finals game after scorign 45 in the Game 5 clincher.

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