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Mike Breen calls Knicks championship after 50 years of waiting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Mike Breen calls Knicks championship after 50 years of waiting
Summary

Mike Breen, a prominent ESPN and ABC broadcaster, finally called a Knicks championship after New York's victory on June 13, 2026. Breen, who has announced NBA Finals since 2006, expressed his happiness for loyal Knicks fans who have supported the team through ups and downs since their last title in 1973. Knicks player Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role in the playoffs, scoring 45 points in the closeout game against the Pacers. Breen noted this achievement as a celebratory moment for the fans, and a parade is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

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  • •Knicks win their first championship since 1973 on June 13, 2026.
  • •Mike Breen has called NBA Finals for 21 consecutive years.
  • •Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the championship-clinching game.
  • •Breen expresses joy for loyal Knicks fans after decades of support.
  • •A championship parade is set for June 16, 2026.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Breen finally gets to call a Knicks championship: ‘I feel so happy for the fans’
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Mike Breen has been calling the NBA Finals for ESPN and ABC every June since 2006, a run of 21 consecutive championship series that has outlasted three collective bargaining agreements, two rounds of media rights negotiations, and every generation of rival broadcasters who came and went while the Finals stayed with ESPN and Breen stayed…

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