The New York Knicks won the NBA title for the first time in 53 seasons during the 2025-2026 NBA season. Jalen Brunson was the first New York star to win a title since New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the 2011-2012 NFL season. The Giants were the last pro four sports team in New York t win a title before the Knicks won it all this season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 03: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after he drew the foul in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 124-118. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
A lot of people have also compared Brunson to New York Yankees shortstop legend Derek Jeter. There are some Knicks fans who think that Brunson is now the king of New York after leading the Knicks to an NBA title. He feels totally different about that name compared to other people.
New York Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson Reveals Why He Will Never Call Himself King of New York
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Brunson appeared on the Road Trippin’ podcast to speak to former NBA Champs Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Kendrick Perkins, where he revealed why he wouldn’t call himself the king of NY.
Brunson said,
“I will never call myself the King of New York… Imagine I get on this call with you, right? I’m like, ‘Yo, King of New York’s here.’ You guys are going to look like, ‘What the —-? This dude is so self-centered.'”
Brunson is 30 years old. During the regular season, he played in 74 games. Brunson averaged 26.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 6.8 APG, 0.1 BPG, and 0.8 SPG. He was the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and the NBA Finals MVP. They went 16-3 in the playoffs. The Knicks took down the San Antonio Spurs in five games and New York in Game 4 had the largest comeback in NBA Finals History.
New York was just destined to win it all last season. They will be getting championship rings and raising the banner on opening night on Tuesday, October 20th against the Philadelphia 76ers. The game will be televised on NBC. Brunson will continue to be humble for the rest of his NBA career whether he wins another title or not here.
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