Knicks fan mocks De'Aaron Fox after NBA Finals win over Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
A New York Knicks fan celebrated the team's recent NBA championship by creating a mock jersey featuring San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox. This followed the Knicks defeating the Spurs in five games to secure their first title since 1973, with Jalen Brunson earning Finals MVP honors. Fox's underwhelming performance, scoring only seven points in Game 1 and Game 5, prompted the joke that emphasized his struggles in contrast to Brunson's standout game. The mock jersey suggests that Fox's lack of offensive contribution aided the Knicks' championship run, showcasing the tension between fan bases and the impact of individual performances on team outcomes.
- •Knicks defeat Spurs in five games to win the NBA title.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the title-clinching Game 5.
- •De'Aaron Fox struggled throughout the Finals, scoring seven points in two games.
- •A Knicks fan created a mock jersey to criticize Fox's performance.
- •Fox's struggles became a focal point for Spurs fans after the series.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks fan mocks Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox with creative NBA uniform idea
"A New York Knicks fan found a brutal way to celebrate the NBA title, turning De’Aaron Fox’s rough Finals series into a custom uniform joke. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first championship since 1973, with Jalen Brunson taking Finals MVP honors after a 45-point closeout performance.
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