# Jalen Brunson, the Knicks, and the NBA Championship That Took Over New York | 06.14

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Podcast: [The Right Time with Bomani Jones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones-745441)
Published: 2026-06-14T18:00:00+00:00
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The Knicks finally did it. Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship, Jalen Brunson’s legendary 45-point closeout performance, and what this title means for New York City. Bo breaks down how Brunson cemented himself as the king of New York, why the Knicks’ depth, conditioning, and maturity ultimately separated them from the Spurs, and how Mike Brown coached a championship-level series. Bomani also reflects on the unique relationship between the Knicks and New York City — from Madison Square Garden to the streets, bars, parks, and neighborhoods that turned this championship run into a citywide experience. Why does this title feel different from other championships? Why do the Knicks hit New Yorkers so deeply? And what does this moment say about basketball as theater, culture, and community? Plus, Bomani discusses the start of the World Cup, the excitement around the U.S. men’s national team, and the experience of international fans discovering America through sports, road trips, Waffle House, Buc-ee’s, and the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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