Aaron Boone admires Knicks' championship run despite missing Game 5 finish

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed admiration for the Knicks after they won their first title in 53 years. Boone, who fell asleep six minutes before the end of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, acknowledged the Knicks' perseverance through adversity. Jalen Brunson, named Finals MVP for scoring 45 points in the clinching game, is a player Boone has grown fond of after meeting him at Yankee Stadium. Boone noted the significance of the Knicks' triumph for New York City and compared it to the Yankees' own championship aspirations, emphasizing the mental toughness of the Knicks. The Knicks are set to hold a victory parade on Thursday.

• 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Boone in awe of Knicks’ championship squad, even if he fell asleep for clincher