Jalen Brunson doesn’t have to carry Knicks anymore — they built the perfect team around him
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a decisive victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, completing a 4-0 sweep in the Eastern Conference finals. He was awarded the Larry Bird Trophy as the series MVP, highlighting his contributions to the team's success. Brunson credited his teammates, coaching staff, and fan base for their support throughout the playoffs.
- ▪The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
- ▪Jalen Brunson received the Larry Bird Trophy as the series MVP.
- ▪The Knicks completed a 4-0 sweep in the Eastern Conference finals.
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New York Knicks Mike Vaccaro Jalen Brunson doesn’t have to carry Knicks anymore — they built the perfect team around him By Mike Vaccaro Published May 26, 2026, 12:03 a.m. ET Jalen Brunson, center, holds the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki CLEVELAND – This should have been more awkward than this, right? This is supposed to be enemy territory. This was almost 500 miles away from home. Yet when Clyde Frazier and Patrick Ewing walked onto a stage on the floor at Rocket Arena, it sure sounded like when they used to introduce DiMaggio and Mantle at old Yankee Stadium.
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