Ariel Hukporti available to play for Germany after NBA championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:56 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Ariel Hukporti, the newly crowned NBA champion, has expressed his availability to join the German national team. His New York Knicks recently clinched the NBA title for the first time in 53 years by defeating the San Antonio Spurs. Hukporti, who has never played for the senior team, previously missed out on call-ups but is eager to represent Germany. The center rose through various teams before landing with the Knicks, who believed in him during the draft. Coach Alex Mumbru now knows he can reach out to recruit an NBA champion for upcoming competitions.
- •Hukporti's Knicks won the NBA title on June 13.
- •He previously played for youth teams in Freiburg and Ludwigsburg.
- •Hukporti is the third German to win an NBA championship.
- •He is eager for an international call-up to play for Germany.
- •Coach Alex Mumbru's recruitment options for the national team have expanded.
- 12:56 PMYahoo Sports — New NBA champion Hukporti ready to play for Germany
"Newly crowned NBA champion Ariel Hukporti is available for world and European champions Germany. His New York Knicks won the NBA title for the first time in 53 years on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs.
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