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Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP still debated against Patrick Ewing's legacy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:04 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP still debated against Patrick Ewing's legacy

Summary

Jalen Brunson recently secured Finals MVP as the New York Knicks ended a 53-year title drought with a 4-1 Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Despite his accomplishment, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, Jalen's father, stated during an interview that Patrick Ewing remains the greatest Knick in history. This remark reignited discussions on the legacy of both players. As Jalen Brunson's performance solidified his standing in franchise lore, he and his father made history as the first father-son duo to win an NBA championship with the Knicks. The debate around who is the franchise's greatest player continues amidst the team's success.

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By the Numbers

•Jalen Brunson wins Finals MVP after leading Knicks to championship.
•Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson favors Patrick Ewing as greatest Knick.
•The Brunsons are the first father-son duo to win with the Knicks.
•Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5 of the Finals.
•Knicks celebrated their first title since 1973.

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3:04 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks Debate: Is Jalen Brunson The Greatest Knick?

What they're saying

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Fresh off a Finals MVP and ending a 53-year title drought, Jalen Brunson still can't crack his dad's top spot in Knicks history. Here's why Patrick Ewing wins.
— Yahoo Sports

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