The New York Knicks dropped a photo of Jalen Brunson on X Tuesday, and if you’re a San Antonio Spurs fan, you probably wanted to throw your phone across the room. This wasn’t just any photo: it was Brunson, reigning NBA Finals MVP, rocking a 2026 NBA champions hat. Talk about a brutal reminder, especially since it came right after the league announced a Christmas Day rematch between the Knicks and Spurs.
The 2026 Finals Rematch Is Already Heating Up
That Christmas Day game is set for 12 p.m. ET and is a direct rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 by beating the Spurs in five games. Brunson was absolutely lights out in that series, averaging a massive 32.6 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per contest. The Spurs, with superstar center Victor Wembanyama leading the way, looked like the team to beat heading into those Finals. They even knocked out the then-reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals! But they simply ran into a buzzsaw with those Knicks.
New York’s Wild Ride to the Banner
It wasn’t an easy path to the title for New York either. After falling behind 2-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks completely flipped the switch, winning an insane 15 of their final 16 postseason games to claim the championship. Now, they’re not just looking ahead to that December 25th showdown with the Spurs. They also host the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night, October 20th, where they’ll raise their championship banner at Madison Square Garden. It’s not going to be an easy start, either: the Sixers added serious firepower this offseason with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James joining the squad.
The Knicks clearly aren’t shy about reminding everyone who’s boss, and that Christmas Day rematch is already circled on every calendar. Get ready for some fireworks when these two meet again!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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