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Jalen Brunson aims for NBA MVP after leading Knicks to title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Jalen Brunson aims for NBA MVP after leading Knicks to title

Summary

Jalen Brunson enters the 2026-27 NBA season with MVP aspirations after leading the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years. His remarkable 2025-26 season included an average of 26.0 points and 6.8 assists, along with multiple MVP honors including NBA Finals MVP. Brunson's success in the postseason, where he averaged 32.6 points in the Finals, has positioned him as a frontrunner for the MVP award. The Knicks retained their championship core, aiming for continued success in the upcoming season, which may further bolster Brunson's MVP case if they secure a top position in the Eastern Conference.

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By the Numbers

•Brunson won NBA championship and Finals MVP in 2025-26.
•He averaged 32.6 points per game in the Finals against the Spurs.
•Brunson aims for MVP while leading a returning championship core.
•Knicks could face strong competition from Eastern Conference rivals.
•Aiming for 60 wins might enhance Brunson’s MVP chances.

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Before the 2025-26 season, Jalen Brunson performed as one of the NBA’s best guards. Now, he’s the face of the defending champions. After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, Brunson enters the 2026-27 season with something he’s never had before: legitimate MVP expectations. Brunson currently boasts almost every […] The post What Jalen Brunson Must Do To Become the NBA’s Next MVP appeared first on The Lead.
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