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They call him “Captain Clutch” for a reason.
After Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson erupted in the fourth quarter Wednesday, June 3 to propel New York to steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs, his reputation as one of the premier clutch players of this generation is only growing.
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The one thing missing from his résumé in the clutch, however, is an NBA title. And with the Knicks now just three wins away from that, presuming more close games are coming, a championship would instantly catapult Brunson to the top of the list of his contemporaries. Whether it’s alongside two-time consecutive Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or in line with aging stars like Stephen Curry or even compared to some of the game’s icons like Michael Jordan, Brunson, 29, would reach a new level if the Knicks win their first title in 53 years.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
San Antonio hosted Game 1 of the NBA Finals as Knicks fans made their presence felt on the road.
See the familiar faces supporting New York during the opening game of the series.
Above, American actor and comedian Ben Stiller reacts during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
San Antonio hosted Game 1 of the NBA Finals as Knicks fans made their presence felt on the road.
See the familiar faces supporting New York during the opening game of the series.
Above, American actor and comedian Ben Stiller reacts during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Director Spike Lee looks on during the first quarter between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
(Geoff Burke, Imagn Images)
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among…
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