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Knicks star Jalen Brunson crowned ‘King of New York’ by Game of Thrones after NBA Finals MVP performance
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The New York Knicks have finally fulfilled their decades-long dream. After a drought of over 50 years, the Knicks fans were finally able to shed tears of joy when the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Jun. 13, 2026. The Knicks secured the NBA Championship after recording a scoreline of 90-94 in the finals.
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While Knicks fans across the globe celebrated the win, a lone man was crowned the "King of New York" following his MVP performance . Guard Jalen Brunson was named the NBA Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the championship-clinching Game 5 victory.
Following his sensational performance , Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon also crowned Brunson with the "King" and "Prince" titles as an ode to their own show. " Jalen Brunson , First of His Name, Breaker of Double Teams, King of New York, Most Valuable Player," wrote Game of Thrones' social media profile. While House of the Dragon retweeted that and wrote, "The Prince That Was Promised."
However, it was not just Brunson's lone performance this year. The 29-year-old had several iconic performances throughout this season. He dominated the game against the Boston Celtics last year on Oct. 24, 2026, when he scored 31 points, which the Knicks won 105-95. Later, according to a stat by StatMuse, he overtook Rich Guerin and had the third-most 30-point games in Knicks history.
Brunson worked hard and enjoyed one of the most iconic seasons in the history of the NBA. The Knicks captain performed in arguably every match of the season and led his team from the front to secure their first Championship victory in nearly five decades.
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