Josh "We went to you as the hub. You dictated everything–getting JB, OG, Mikal involved-and you sacrificed your own points, touches, shots…we were down 2-1…"
KAT "I appreciate you saying that
(extended applause)
…You guys heard me out…Mike heard…To have teammates like that who believe in me…at a big point in the season…I had to go out show the best version of myself…All I ever ask JB…1st day I got here…'I wanna amplify you…anytime you go anywhere you're never alone, you always have someone behind you'…I only asked for one thing, one thing (points to trophy) it's all I asked in return. And JB's a man of his word cause now we're sitting here with the trophy"
Watch full @Roommates__Show championship episode taped live at MSG on ESPN
Josh Hart:
“I'm not naming names, but I'm still waiting for somebody to say they was wrong about someone who led our team to a championship in 53 years... I know they have media availability, so we’ll be waiting for that apology.”
(via @Roommates__Show)
@KnicksCentral Couldn't agree more. Said the same thing to buddies. Who are these people nobody cares what they have to say. I wanted to hear Towns. I wanted to hear Bridges. Alvarado? NYC kid. Brutal.
The Knicks outscored their opponents by 175 points on the road this postseason.
+175.
Yes, that means that thier average margin of victory over all ten road games they played was 17.5 PPG.
17.5 points per game.
AVERAGE margin of victory.
That is, BY FAR, the highest point differential in road games in a single postseason in NBA history. In fact, no other team had ever been north of plus-100.
The previous high-water mark for a Finals champion was held by the 2001 Lakers at +93.
Knicks head trainer Anthony Goenaga, who’s been with the team over 30 years, on IG:
“What a season...
It began with an unforgettable trip to Abu Dhabi. Then life reminded me that some battles are bigger than basketball.
I had to say goodbye to my mother after her courageous year-and-a-half fight with cancer.
Before she passed, we laughed and joked that she would become our guardian angel on the other side and help guide us to a championship.
Soon after, we won the Emirates NBA Cup in Las Vegas.
Then came a historical playoff run. 16-3, We overcame a 22-point deficit with comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals, a 29-point comeback in the NBA Finals, and found a way through every challenge placed in front of us.
And now, we stand at the top of the mountain.
2026 NBA Champions.
Mom, thank you for watching over us every step of the way. This one is for you. The wait is over!!! We are forever Champions 🏆 ❤️ “
Jalen Brunson became the first non–first-rounder to score 500+ points in back-to-back postseasons. All other non–first-rounders in @NBA history have two 500+ point postseasons, combined.