beyond the back page The overlooked, but vital storylines behind the Knicks’ unforgettable championship journey By Jake Nisse Published June 15, 2026, 7:40 a.m. ET Mitchell Robinson battles with the Spurs' Luke Kornet for a rebound in Game 5 of the Finals on June 13, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images The 53-year-drought is over. Jalen Brunson is a Knicks legend, and Finals MVP. New York is united.
Those are some of the worthy headlines that have come out of this Knicks championship, after New York defeated San Antonio in a decisive Game 5 on Saturday.
The celebrations will continue for days to come, with the parade scheduled for Thursday.
But once the confetti begins to clear, and the bottles of champagne empty, we’ll be left with some under-the-radar — yet important — title storylines to sift through.
