Jalen Brunson addresses Swifties after Knicks capture NBA championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks clinched the NBA championship, ending a 50-year title drought. Following the victory, Jalen Brunson took a moment to address the backlash surrounding comments made about Taylor Swift's loyalty to the team. Earlier in the Finals, a broadcaster ignited controversy over Swift's affiliation with the Knicks, prompting a swift response from her fans. Brunson urged the Swifties to cut the broadcaster some slack, advocating for unity and celebration after the Knicks' long-awaited title win. The Knicks' championship run has been marked by significant on-court achievements, overshadowing off-court drama.
- •Jalen Brunson addresses Swift controversy after Knicks' championship win
- •Knicks celebrate their first title in over 50 years
- •Brunson urges Swifties to support the broadcaster involved
- •The championship run is highlighted by the team's strong performance
- •Monica McNutt faced backlash for questioning Swift's Knicks loyalty
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — “Jalen Brunson Said So, It Shall Be Done”: Fans React as Knicks Star Sends Message To Swifties Amid Monica McNutt Controversy
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson sends message to Taylor Swift fans ‘the Swifties’ after New York Knicks win
"The New York Knicks are NBA champions again, and despite the gravity of that fact, Jalen Brunson found a moment after the final buzzer to address one of the contentious stories of their title run. Taylor Swift became part of the Finals conversation during Game 4, when Monica McNutt questioned her Knicks loyalty on the radio broadcast and sparked an immediate backlash from fans who knew better.
"New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has become a living legend in the Big Apple after he led them to their first NBA championship in 53 years. After taking down the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in NBA Finals Game 5, the point guard requested Taylor Swift fans on behalf of NBA analyst Monica McNutt.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:29 PM“Jalen Brunson Said So, It Shall Be Done”: Fans React as Knicks Star Sends Message To Swifties Amid Monica McNutt Controversy
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has become a living legend in the Big Apple after he led them to their first NBA championship in 53 years. After taking down the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in NBA Finals Game 5, the point guard requested Taylor Swift fans on behalf of NBA analyst Monica McNutt.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:30 AMJalen Brunson sends message to Taylor Swift fans ‘the Swifties’ after New York Knicks win
The New York Knicks are NBA champions again, and despite the gravity of that fact, Jalen Brunson found a moment after the final buzzer to address one of the contentious stories of their title run. Taylor Swift became part of the Finals conversation during Game 4, when Monica McNutt questioned her Knicks loyalty on the radio broadcast and sparked an immediate backlash from fans who knew better.
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