Kevin McCullar Jr. helps New York Knicks win NBA title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kevin McCullar Jr. celebrates an NBA title victory with the New York Knicks after they defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals. The Knicks won the championship series 4-1, marking the 17th former Kansas Jayhawk to secure an NBA championship. McCullar, a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has played significant minutes in his second season with the team. Kansas basketball's recent successes have seen four players win titles over the last five seasons, contributing to the program's legacy. As the Jayhawks move towards the next season, they are preparing under the leadership of head coach Bill Self.
- •Knicks defeat Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals.
- •McCullar is the 17th Kansas player to win an NBA title.
- •He played 21 games during the 2025-26 NBA season.
- •Kansas finished the 2025-26 season with a 24-11 record.
- •Tyran Stokes will lead KU basketball in the upcoming season.
- 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — KU basketball’s Kevin McCullar Jr. wins NBA title with New York Knicks
"KU basketball just saw another of its former players win a NBA title. Here’s more on what Kevin McCullar Jr. accomplished with the New York Knicks.
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