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Jalen Rose addresses Knicks fans ahead of Game 5 against Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:37 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Jalen Rose addresses Knicks fans ahead of Game 5 against Spurs

Summary

Jalen Rose delivered a message to New York Knicks fans as the team leads the San Antonio Spurs 3-1 in the NBA Finals. With a championship victory potentially ending a 53-year drought, Rose reminded fans that one title does not equate to a legacy. He emphasized the importance of perspective while acknowledging the excitement in New York. The Knicks' last championship came in 1973, and they aim to secure their first title since then in Game 5. The anticipation builds after a narrow victory in Game 4, where the Knicks edged the Spurs 107-106.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead 3-1 in the NBA Finals against Spurs.
•Game 5 is set in San Antonio.
•Last Knicks championship was in 1973.
•Knicks won Game 4 by 107-106.
•Rose's message cautions against overcelebrating a potential title.

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12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Rose tries to humble New York Knicks fans ahead of potentially ending 53-year NBA title drought

What they're saying

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Jalen Rose sent a sharp reminder to New York Knicks fans as the franchise moved within one win of ending a 53-year NBA title drought. The city has waited since 1973 for another championship, so the excitement around Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs is easy to understand.
— Yahoo Sports

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