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

There's plenty of credit to go around for the Knicks ending their title drought

6/14/2026, 4:24 AM
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hoists the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals to win the 2026 NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center. / Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hoists the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals to win the 2026 NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center. / Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. / Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. / Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown talks to forward Og Anunoby (8) in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / © Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown talks to forward Og Anunoby (8) in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / © Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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