Rick Brunson jabs Mark Cuban after Knicks’ 2026 championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Rick Brunson made a quip directed at Mark Cuban following the New York Knicks’ victory in the 2026 NBA Championship. Jalen Brunson, who left the Dallas Mavericks to join New York in 2022, played a pivotal role in the team's success, earning Finals MVP honors. During the celebration, Rick Brunson thanked Cuban, implying the Mavericks' loss of his son was a significant error. The Knicks secured the title after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the series, with Jalen Brunson scoring 45 points in a critical Game 5. This championship marks New York's first title since 1973, highlighting the impact of Jalen's exit from Dallas.
- •Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, their first since 1973.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5 against the Spurs.
- •Rick Brunson thanked Mark Cuban during the championship celebration.
- •Brunson left the Mavericks for New York in 2022, becoming a key player.
- •Dallas lost Brunson after failing to secure him before free agency.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Rick Brunson takes cheeky shot at Mark Cuban after New York Knicks championship run
"Rick Brunson did not need a long speech to turn the New York Knicks’ championship celebration into one more reminder of the Dallas Mavericks’ biggest missed chance. The Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship behind Jalen Brunson, who left Dallas in 2022 and became the face of New York’s rise.
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