Nets owner comments on Knicks' championship as embarrassing for Brooklyn
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Joe Tsai, owner of the Brooklyn Nets, labeled the New York Knicks’ recent NBA championship as "embarrassing" for his team. The Nets have struggled since 2023, posting a.317 winning percentage and missing the playoffs. Despite this, Tsai stated that the Nets are focused on their rebuilding plan. Knicks' success, led by Jalen Brunson, included a sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. Knicks’ championship celebrations engaged many fans and celebrities in New York City, contrasting with the Nets’ challenges after finishing a 20-62 season. General manager Sean Marks indicated the Nets remain indifferent to the Knicks' success in their rebuilding efforts.
- •Nets missed playoffs since 2023 with a.317 winning percentage.
- •Knicks won their first title in 53 years, led by Jalen Brunson.
- •Nets are focused on rebuilding despite Knicks' success.
- •Brooklyn finished the previous season at 20-62.
- •General manager notes rebuilding plan remains unchanged.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Nets owner Joe Tsai addresses 'embarrassing' reality of Knicks' championship run
- 3:39 PMESPN — Knicks title 'embarrassing' to Nets, owner says
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Nets owner says Knicks’ championship is ‘embarrassing’ for his team
"Brooklyn Nets owner/governor is embarrassed that a team from their own city has won the NBA championship instead of the Nets
"Nets owner Joe Tsai admitted in a recent interview that the Knicks' title run is "embarrassing" to his franchise.
"Nets owner says Knicks’ championship is ‘embarrassing’ for his team
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:36 PMNets owner Joe Tsai addresses 'embarrassing' reality of Knicks' championship run
Brooklyn Nets owner/governor is embarrassed that a team from their own city has won the NBA championship instead of the Nets
- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 3:39 PMKnicks title 'embarrassing' to Nets, owner says
Nets owner Joe Tsai admitted in a recent interview that the Knicks' title run is "embarrassing" to his franchise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:40 PMNets owner says Knicks’ championship is ‘embarrassing’ for his team
Nets owner says Knicks’ championship is ‘embarrassing’ for his team
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