Knicks in five and the NBA is alive: New York’s era-defining title is a win for the believers

The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in five games, ending a championship drought that stretched back to 1973. The title was led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns under first-year head coach Mike Brown, who had joined the franchise after being dismissed by the Sacramento Kings earlier in the 2024/25 season. The victory marked a defining moment for a franchise long considered the centerpiece of NBA glamour but a consistent underachiever.