Knicks in prime NBA Finals position thanks to their impressive bench
The New York Knicks are on the verge of ending a 53-year championship drought, leading the NBA Finals 2-0. Their success is largely attributed to the contributions of their bench players, who have stepped up in crucial moments. Coach Mike Brown emphasized the team's collective effort and sacrifice, highlighting the importance of depth in their playoff run.
- ▪The Knicks are two wins away from capturing their first championship in over five decades.
- ▪Bench players like Landry Shamet, Mitchell Robinson, and Jose Alvarado have been instrumental in the team's success.
- ▪Coach Mike Brown praised the team's unity and the ability of different players to contribute on any given night.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Knicks in prime NBA Finals position thanks to their impressive bench By Howie Kussoy Published June 6, 2026, 11:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — The unborn will know their names. With another two wins, the Knicks will end the NBA’s most painful drought and capture their first championship in 53 years. With two more wins, the names of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges will be passed down to future generations, just as Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Dave DeBusschere, Bill Bradley and Earl Monroe became famous to every Knicks fan too young to experience when the Garden was Eden.
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