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Jordan Clarkson wins NBA championship with New York Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:16 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Jordan Clarkson wins NBA championship with New York Knicks

Summary

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA title since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs. The victory, which took place in San Antonio on Saturday night, marks the first championship for Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson, a former player for the Utah Jazz. Clarkson celebrated the win in his hometown and contributed throughout the Finals, playing a total of 30 minutes and scoring 10 points in Game 4. This season, he averaged 8.6 points per game after signing with the Knicks last summer.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks win NBA title in San Antonio, Clarkson's hometown.
•This is Clarkson's first championship in 12 NBA seasons.
•Clarkson played 30 minutes in the Finals, scoring 10 points in Game 4.
•He averaged 8.6 points per game during the regular season.
•Clarkson is the first ex-Jazz player to win a title since 2023.

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4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Former Jazz star Jordan Clarkson is an NBA champion

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks are on top of the basketball world, and plenty of fans in Utah have a good reason to be happy about it. As New York captured its first NBA title since 1973 with a victory over the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night, Knicks guard and former Jazz star Jordan Clarkson became part of a championship-winning team for the first time after 12 years in the league. To make the achievement even more meaningful, the Knicks clinched the series in Clarkson’s hometown of San Antonio.
— Yahoo Sports

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