Julian Champagnie prepares for NBA Finals against hometown Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Julian Champagnie of the San Antonio Spurs is set to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, marking a significant matchup for the Brooklyn native. Champagnie, who played a crucial role in the Spurs' advancement by scoring 20 points in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, is looking forward to the challenge. He emphasized his readiness to take on the villain role against his hometown team and expressed excitement about playing at Madison Square Garden. Game 1 of the Finals is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
- •Champagnie grew up in Brooklyn and played for St. John's.
- •He scored 20 points in the Western Conference Finals Game 7.
- •Game 1 of the Finals tips off on June 3, 2026.
- •Champagnie aims to spoil plans for his New York friends.
- •The matchup is a showcase of Spurs vs. Knicks.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ Julian Champagnie Embraces Hometown Villain Role Against Knicks
"San Antonio Spurs guard Julian Champagnie is embracing the villain role against his hometown team in the NBA Finals.
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