This was the finest hour of Mike Brown’s young Knicks tenure. 

Of course, the hope is that this finest hour will be topped later on with a real championship. And Brown has provided every indication he is the right man to deliver it.   

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks holds the trophy along side his teammates as they pose for a photo after winning the NBA Cup, Image 2 shows Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs, Image 3 shows Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, reacts to his three point shot with Luka Doncic, right, celebrating during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia.


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After the Knicks’ NBA Cup triumph, they’re ready for the big boys

It was his lineup decision that changed the course of Tuesday’s win over the Spurs and won the Knicks the NBA Cup.

After trailing for most of the first three quarters, he inserted three bench players — Tyler Kolek, Jordan Clarkson and Mitchell Robinson — alongside Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby.