Mike Brown, who won the NBA Cup, praised the Knicks for their outstanding teamwork.

2025-12-18 08:20

With contributions from Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, and Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in the 2025/26 NBA Cup Finals to lift the championship trophy. Head coach Mike Brown stated that the team's unity was a key factor in their victory.

According to the data, Anunoby contributed 28 points and 3 assists for the New York Knicks in this game, Jalen Brunson scored 25 points and 8 assists, and Anthony Towns contributed 16 points and 1 assist.

It's worth mentioning that 29-year-old Jalen Brunson was also named the MVP of the event.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown said in an interview, "This was a great team win, and the MVP is definitely Jalen Brunson. I also hope that from now on, when people talk about MVP candidates on this stage, his name will be mentioned first. Because on this stage, he can both get things done and lead the team to victory."

"Tyler Klake, Mitchell Robinson, and Jordan Clarkson brought up the physicality and intensity. We told the players that the San Antonio Spurs are a very good team with big men like Luke Cornett and Viktor Axelsen, who are also very tall. In offensive rebounding, contesting, and defensive details, all of that changed the course of the game."

Mike Brown also stated, "Our fighting standards are sacrifice, cohesion, competitiveness, and trust in each other, which is extremely important. Whoever is on the field must trust each other and be accountable to everyone."

“Jalen Brunson is an incredible competitor and a great teammate. Just like when people talk about Tim Duncan or Stephen Curry, they always mention their teammates when they talk about their achievements because they understand that this is a team sport.”

In addition, Mike Brown added, "Throughout the year, we've always been looking for situations that put pressure on the team, so we have to give credit to Adam Silver for creating that environment and helping us coaches put pressure on the team at the start of the season."

“When players seize their opportunities and step up, it gives confidence to everyone, from the coach to the teammates. We can even use three defenders at the same time because we can accomplish certain tactical requirements on the field.”