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Kevin Durant warns Knicks to seize championship opportunity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:59 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Kevin Durant warns Knicks to seize championship opportunity
Summary

Kevin Durant cautioned Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks to capitalize on their recent championship success during a conversation in Cannes, France. Durant emphasized the importance of taking advantage of this moment, referencing the franchise's long wait for a title. This comes shortly after the Knicks won their third championship, defeating the Spurs in a five-game series. Despite Brunson's stellar postseason performance leading to his MVP honors, fans remain skeptical of Durant's intentions given his past rejection of joining the Knicks in 2019. The Knicks now face financial challenges with key players entering free agency.

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  • •Durant advises Knicks to make the most of their title win
  • •Knicks won their third championship against the Spurs
  • •Brunson earned Finals MVP honors with strong postseason
  • •Durant's prior rejection of the Knicks still affects fan sentiment
  • •Team faces financial challenges with key players in free agency
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  • 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — "It Could Be Another 53 Years": Kevin Durant Issues Championship Warning to Jalen Brunson & Knicks
What they're saying
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Becky Hammon and Stephen A. Smith had to eat their words, and so did everyone else who wrote this team off.

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