Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA title, LeSean McCoy criticizes Luka Dončić

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA title, LeSean McCoy criticizes Luka Dončić
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In Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 15, Jalen Brunson guided the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, securing the franchise's first championship in 53 years. Brunson was named Finals MVP after a stellar performance, scoring 45 points and helping the Knicks clinch a 4-1 series victory. During the 'Speakeasy' podcast, two-time Super Bowl champion LeSean McCoy took a jab at Los Angeles Lakers player Luka Dončić while praising Brunson's efforts and success since leaving Dallas. McCoy highlighted Brunson's journey from a second-round pick to leading the Knicks to a title, contrasting it with Dončić's performance in previous years.

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  • Knicks win NBA title, ending 53-year championship drought.
  • Brunson scores 45 points in Game 5 victory.
  • Won Finals MVP with strong postseason averages.
  • LeSean McCoy criticizes Dončić while praising Brunson.
  • Brunson previously played four seasons with Dončić in Dallas.
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  • 3:59 PMYahoo Sports’He Don’t Get It Done’ — 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Fires Stray at Luka Dončić While Hailing Jalen Brunson’s NBA Title Run
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Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 94-90 road win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, ending the Knicks’ 53-year championship drought. Brunson played a pivotal role in New York’s dominant 4-1 series win, earning the Finals MVP award and defeating Victor Wembanyama’s squad.

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