Knicks aim for championship as Jalen Brunson's tweet resurfaces
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson's tweet from June 13, 2015, is gaining traction as the New York Knicks prepare for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson, then 18, wrote "one win away" before a Chicago Blackhawks victory in the Stanley Cup Final. The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and seek their first NBA championship in 53 years. The team's recent comeback win featured a buzzer-beater by OG Anunoby. This game could potentially conclude the series, with a Game 6 likely on June 16 if the Spurs win.
- •Brunson's 2015 tweet reflects hope for Knicks fans.
- •Knicks lead NBA Finals series 3-1 against Spurs.
- •Last-minute win featured OG Anunoby's buzzer-beater.
- •Game 5 takes place on June 13, 2026, in San Antonio.
- •Spurs face pressure to win to extend the series.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson’s 11-Year-Old 'One Win Away' Tweet Goes Viral as Knicks Enter Game 5 of NBA Finals on Cusp of Title
"The 2015 tweet garnered attention on social media before tipoff on Saturday, June 13
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