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Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with his teammates after the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) walks off the court after the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Knicks’ magical title run a once-in-a-lifetime event for New York fans

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Ian Begley

Knicks' first championship in 53 years a product of trust and sacrifice

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Chelsea Sherrod to break down the Knicks amazing NBA Finals Game 5 victory over the Spurs to clinch their first title in 53 years. The two discuss how Mike Brown brought this team together and asses how this squad was able to get over the hump to win it all. Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to react to the championship win by New York.

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