Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP as Knicks win championship
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson has been awarded the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after the New York Knicks secured their first championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in a decisive Game 5. Brunson scored 45 points in the final match, helping lead his team to a 94-90 victory. Throughout the series, he averaged 32.6 points per game and had multiple standout performances, including significant contributions in a historic comeback from a 29-point deficit in Game 4. Brunson's accolades this season also include being a three-time All-Star and winning the In-Season Tournament.
- •Brunson scores 45 points in Game 5 to clinch the series.
- •Knicks win their first championship since 1973.
- •Brunson averages 32.6 points per game in the Finals.
- •New York overcame a 29-point deficit in Game 4.
- •Brunson receives unanimous Finals MVP selection.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wins NBA Finals MVP after historic showing
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson wins NBA Finals MVP after all-time run through playoffs
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — NY Knicks Jalen Brunson named 2026 NBA Finals MVP
"Jalen Brunson was named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after helping the New York Knicks win their first championship since 1973.
"New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson has been named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after defeating the Spurs in five games.
"The Knicks captain dropped 45 points to close out yet another comeback win over the Spurs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:48 AMKnicks guard Jalen Brunson wins NBA Finals MVP after historic showing
Jalen Brunson was named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after helping the New York Knicks win their first championship since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:48 AMJalen Brunson wins NBA Finals MVP after all-time run through playoffs
The Knicks captain dropped 45 points to close out yet another comeback win over the Spurs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:47 AMNY Knicks Jalen Brunson named 2026 NBA Finals MVP
New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson has been named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after defeating the Spurs in five games.
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