Knicks become first team to win Larry O’Brien Trophy and NBA Cup double

The New York Knicks secured a historical achievement by becoming the first team to win both the Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NBA Cup in the same season. They faced the San Antonio Spurs five times, winning four of those encounters, even overcoming double-digit deficits in all five games. This victory aligns the Knicks with the 2018-19 Toronto Raptors, as both are the only teams to win a championship with four starters acquired via trade. Additionally, both franchises opened their Finals-clinching games with five players they did not draft. The Knicks mark a significant moment in franchise history and the league's ongoing narrative.

• 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — And it joins only Toronto in 2018-19, according to the …