How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?
How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?
Tom HaberstrohWed, June 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM UTC
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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks' magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions.
The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks' success, including Jalen Brunson's historic Finals performance, New York's record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks' defense played a large part in their path to the title. Plus, what's the likelihood that New York can become back-to-back champs?
Later, the pair gives the latest on the Giannis trade sweepstakes and previews the 2026 NBA Draft.
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(1:46) The Big Number: Jalen Brunson's clutch points (30:43) Little Numbers: Knicks contracts next season (36:10) Little Numbers: New York's defense (42:17) Little Numbers: Knicks regular-season clutch points (51:14) Giannis trade rumors update (1:01:16) 2026 NBA Draft preview
Jalen Brunson front of New York Knicks holds the MVP trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final game 5 between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at the 2025-2026 NBA basketball game in San Antonio, the United States, June 13, 2026. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images) (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images)
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