Episode
Knicks beat reporter Kris Pursiainen
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- Inside Sports
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 1483
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Summary
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, ending a 53-year wait and sparking unforgettable celebrations across the city. We catch up with our Knicks insider Kris Pursiainen to discuss what this championship means to New York, the electric atmosphere that surrounded the Finals and what it was like to witness history firsthand. We break down the resilience that defined this Knicks team after rallying from deficits in all four of their Finals victories over San Antonio and examine how their never-quit mentality became the foundation of a championship run. Plus, a closer look at Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, who capped off a remarkable postseason with a 40-point performance in the title-clinching Game 5. Is Brunson officially among the NBA's elite, and where does this championship place him in Knicks history? We also discuss the critical role played by OG Anunoby, whose two-way impact and historic game-winning tip-in helped push New York over the finish line. And finally, we explore how the Knicks built a championship roster through trades, free agency and a clear organizational vision, what credit belongs to head coach Mike Brown and the front office and whether this title is the beginning of a sustained run of success in New York. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices