Tyler Murray calls Knicks' first NBA championship title since 1973
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Tyler Murray, in his second season as the New York Knicks' radio broadcaster, called the team's 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, marking their first NBA title since 1973. Murray expressed deep emotion during the call, citing disbelief and excitement for the players and fans. The Knicks ended the season strong, with 15 wins in their last 16 games and a playoff-record 13-game unbeaten run leading to the Finals. Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors as the team clinched the championship.
- •Knicks clinch NBA title with 94-90 win over Spurs on June 13.
- •Tyler Murray broadcasts emotionally charged championship call.
- •Knicks concluded the season with 15 wins in 16 games.
- •Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP.
- •Murray has prior broadcasting experience in minor league baseball.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks radio's Tyler Murray, ex-Tortugas voice, delivers chilling title call
"In his second season on the job, New York Knicks radio broadcaster Tyler Murray chronicled the team's first NBA title since 1973.
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