Jalen Brunson and Dylan Harper face off in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jalen Brunson of the Knicks and Dylan Harper of the Spurs are competing in the 2026 NBA Finals. Brunson, whose father Rick played nine seasons in the NBA, is leading the Knicks to their first Finals appearance since 1999. Dylan Harper, a rookie, is the son of former NBA guard Ron Harper Sr., who secured three championships with the Bulls. Both players are part of a growing list of second-generation NBA stars featuring prominent names such as Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Their matchup highlights familial legacies in professional basketball as they aim for championship success.
- •Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to his first NBA Finals appearance.
- •Dylan Harper is a rookie for the Spurs this season.
- •Rick Brunson played nine seasons in the NBA.
- •Ron Harper Sr. won three championships with the Bulls.
- •Previous Finals appearance for Knicks was in 1999.
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