Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA title, LeSean McCoy criticizes Luka Dončić
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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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