3 Knicks Teammates Made Unique Basketball History With NBA Championship
Summary
The New York Knicks won their third NBA championship, their first in over 50 years, by beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. Three Knicks players—Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart—made history by becoming the first trio to win both an NCAA basketball title and an NBA title, having all played together at Villanova University.Key Facts
- The Knicks won the NBA championship by defeating the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5.
- This championship is the Knicks’ third overall and first in more than 50 years.
- Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart were teammates at Villanova University.
- The trio won at least one NCAA basketball championship together at Villanova under coach Jay Wright.
- They became the first group of three teammates to win both NCAA and NBA titles together.
- Brunson was a second-round draft pick in 2018 but became a key player for the Knicks.
- Bridges was drafted 10th overall in 2018 and joined the Knicks in 2024 via trade.
- Hart played at Villanova before Bridges and Brunson’s second NCAA title and was traded to the Knicks in 2023.
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