Jalen Brunson set to make history in NBA Finals with Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jalen Brunson will make his NBA Finals debut with the New York Knicks in Game 1 this week against the San Antonio Spurs. With this appearance, he will become the first player in NBA history to play in the Finals alongside his father, Rick Brunson, who was part of the Knicks roster in 1999. This marks the Knicks' first return to the Finals in 27 years. Jalen Brunson's performance throughout the playoffs has been historic, setting multiple records along the way. The matchup draws attention not only for its historical significance but also as a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals.
- •Brunson makes his Finals debut in Game 1 against the Spurs.
- •He will be the first son to play in the Finals with his father.
- •Rick Brunson played for the Knicks in the 1999 Finals.
- •Game 1 is part of the Knicks' first Finals appearance in 27 years.
- •Brunson has set multiple playoff records this year.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson set to do something never done in NBA history, in Game 1 of NBA Finals
"Brunson will make NBA history the second he steps on the court.
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