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Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns reflect on faith during NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns reflect on faith during NBA Finals

Summary

During the NBA Finals, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns spoke about the impact of faith and family. Brunson’s mother, Sandra, shares Bible verses with him before games, including a significant verse ahead of Game 5. Towns dedicated his performance to his late mother, expressing her continued presence in his life. The Knicks celebrated their victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, amid emotional tributes and supportive messages from teammates. The series showcased moments of deep personal reflection among players, highlighting how faith influenced their journeys.

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By the Numbers

•Jalen Brunson's mother texts him Bible verses before games.
•Karl-Anthony Towns honors his late mother after games.
•Knicks celebrated their victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
•Players from both teams shared their faith publicly during the series.
•Brunson expressed thoughts for a friend from Make-A-Wish after a comeback.

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Highlights include Bible verses from Jalen Brunson’s mother, Karl Anthony-Towns’ angel mom and competing nuns. Faith and family were everywhere in basketball’s biggest show.
— Yahoo Sports

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