Knicks' Jalen Brunson Joined Nikola Jokic in NBA Finals History
Summary
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to win the 2026 NBA Finals, averaging 32.6 points per game in the series. He scored 45 points in the final game and was named the Finals MVP, joining a rare group of second-round draft picks to earn this award.Key Facts
- Jalen Brunson helped the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals.
- Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game during the finals series.
- In the final game, he scored 45 points, the highest in the series.
- Brunson was named the 2026 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- He is the fourth second-round draft pick in NBA history to win Finals MVP.
- The most recent second-round pick to win was Nikola Jokic in 2023.
- Brunson was originally picked 33rd overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 draft.
- He joined the Knicks as a free agent before the 2022-23 NBA season.
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