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Jayson Tatum remains neutral as Knicks lead Spurs in NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:29 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Jayson Tatum remains neutral as Knicks lead Spurs in NBA Finals
Summary

Jayson Tatum has stated he is not rooting against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, in which they lead the San Antonio Spurs three games to one. Tatum emphasized his neutral stance, attributing it partly to his championship experience. This perspective differs from many Celtics fans, who typically favor the Spurs due to the rivalry with New York. Tatum's attitude reflects the unique position players hold compared to fans. The Knicks will aim to secure their first NBA championship since 1973 in Game 5 scheduled for Saturday night.

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  • •Jayson Tatum clarifies his neutral stance on the NBA Finals.
  • •The Knicks lead the Spurs three games to one in the series.
  • •Tatum cites his previous championship as influencing his viewpoint.
  • •Many Celtics fans are rooting against the Knicks due to rivalry.
  • •Game 5 of the Finals is set for Saturday night.
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  • 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jayson Tatum Clarifies Why He’s Not Rooting Against Knicks In NBA Finals
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Jayson Tatum has a good reason why he's not rooting against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

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Boston CelticsNew York KnicksSan Antonio SpursWNBABasketball

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