Growing up in New York, Kenny Smith explains why it's the 'Mecca of Basketball'
ESPN's Inside the NBA panel breaks down how the Knicks' championship run brought the city of New York together and speaks with Finals MVP Jalen Brunson.
SC Timeline: Knicks' playoff heartbreaks
With the Knicks winning their first NBA title since 1973, SportsCentre looks back at the last 53 years and some of the heartbreaks they've gone through to get here.
Shepherd: Brunson cemented himself as one of the greatest pro athletes New York has seen
NBA analysts Jack Armstrong and Jevohn Shepherd join Wesley Cheng to discuss how NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson inspired the Knicks to their first title in 53 years, how New York finally got here, and where the Spurs are in their growth.
NBA Finals: Knicks 94, Spurs 90
Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first championship in 53 years. NY wins series 4-1.
Stephen A.: 'This is the best feeling I've ever had in my life'
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shares his thoughts on the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA title.
James Dolan: 'I'm sorry it took so long'
New York Knicks owner James Dolan is elated after his team won their first NBA title in 53 years.
Knicks fans around New York City go wild celebrating championship win
Knicks fans around New York City go wild celebrating championship win.
Must See: Knicks receive Larry O'Brien Trophy, Brunson named Finals MVP
Watch as the New York Knicks receive the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Jalen Brunson took home the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
Brunson: 'It's everything I ever dreamed of'
Knicks guard and Finals MVP Jalen Brunson speaks to ESPN's Lisa Salters after leading New York to the city's first NBA championship since 1973.
'Everybody knows we're going to do it': Wembanyama confident Spurs can come back
Despite being in a 3-1 series hole, Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama says the Spurs are confident they can come back and win the NBA Finals against the Knicks.
Magic Johnson: I think there will be a Game 6 back in New York
Magic Johnson predicts that there will be a Game 6 of the NBA Finals back in New York.
Stephen A.: Knicks 'might' lose Game 5, but not Game 6 at MSG
Stephen A. Smith says the Knicks "might" lose Game 5 in San Antonio, but doesn't think they'll lose Game 6 at Madison Square Garden.
Windhorst: Spurs must manage Wemby’s energy better in Game 5
Brian Windhorst explains why the Spurs must manage Victor Wembanyama's energy better in Game 5.
Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball
Magic explains to Stephen A. Smith that the Knicks must "stay within themselves" to play great basketball in Game 5.
Wilbon on Knicks' comeback win: 'The most stunning game I've ever seen'
Michael Wilbon weighs in on the Knicks pulling off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, wiping away a 29-point deficit in a stunning win over the Spurs on Wednesday night.
SAS, Perk get heated debating how much blame De'Aaron Fox deserves
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins get heated when debating how much blame De'Aaron Fox deserves for giving the Knicks the opportunity to complete their stunning comeback in Game 4.
'We did it!' Amped-up Spike Lee reacts to Knicks' epic win
Spike Lee reacts to the New York Knicks' epic win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4.
Stephen A.: I bowed my head and prayed during Spurs' final play
Stephen A. Smith shares his reaction to the wild ending of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
NBA Finals: Spurs 106, Knicks 107
The Knicks pulled off a historic comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the Spurs in Game 4. OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson’s long three-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally. NY leads series 3-1.
Jalen Brunson says 'belief' inspired Knicks' epic comeback in Game 4
Jalen Brunson discusses the New York Knicks' incredible Game 4 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
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