What's Wright - Knicks WIN, New York’s title drought OVER, Brunson DELIVERS, what’s next for Wemby?

The Herd with Colin Cowherd1h 13mJune 15, 2026
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The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games, with Jalen Brunson delivering a historic Finals performance that cemented his status as the best player in the world right now. Colin Cowherd argues that Brunson's 45-point, 13-of-17 fourth-quarter surge in Game 5—where he scored 15 of 17 Knicks points during a critical stretch—was not just clutch, but a masterclass in playoff dominance that redefined his legacy. Despite being the underdog and playing without key contributor Cat, the Knicks' resilience, chemistry, and fourth-quarter excellence made them the most dominant postseason team in NBA history, overcoming double-digit deficits in every game. Cowherd dismantles the narrative that the Spurs dominated the series, calling it a 'horse that ran out of steam' after a strong start. He criticizes Victor Wembanyama for fading in crunch time, lacking durability, and displaying poor sportsmanship, suggesting his early invincibility is overblown. The episode concludes with a sharp contrast: the Knicks, once disrespected, are now champions, while the Spurs, despite being favorites, are left with questions about coaching, roster decisions, and the future of their young superstar.

Key Takeaways
1

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5, including 13 straight in the fourth quarter, to close out the NBA Finals and win Finals MVP.

2

The Knicks overcame double-digit deficits in every game of the Finals, making them the most resilient team in NBA history.

3

The Knicks' 283-point postseason margin of victory is the largest in NBA history, surpassing even the 1983 76ers.

4

Victor Wembanyama ran out of gas in the fourth quarter of every game, shooting just 34% in those periods despite 53% in the first half.

5

The Knicks won the series despite being outscored by 13 points in the first quarter across all games, proving their fourth-quarter dominance.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
2:15
2 min

Knicks Win, Title Drought Ends

The New York Knicks. I was lucky enough to be in the building in San Antonio for that game... the right winner and there is a lot we are going to get into today.

Highlight
7:50
4 min

Brunson's Finals Masterclass

He scored 15 of 17 Knicks points during a stretch of the fourth quarter, including 13 straight himself. Brunson had his final three baskets... floater, Wimby's flat-footed, doesn't even get off the ground.

Highlight
28:20
6 min

The Knicks' Historical Legacy

The Knicks now have number one, number three, and number seven. They have the first, the third, and the seventh biggest second-half finals comebacks in the last 30 years.

Highlight
42:20
5 min

Spurs' Collapse and Wembanyama's Limits

The Spurs won the first quarter of this series by like 50 points and then lost the second quarter across the series, lost the third quarter across the series, lost the fourth quarter across the series.

Highlight
1:00:49
2 min

Wembanyama’s Youth vs. Reality

Despite early hype, Wembanyama’s inability to sustain elite performance in high-leverage moments raises questions about his long-term ceiling.

High-Impact Quotes
The Spurs won the first quarter of this series by like 50 points and then lost the second quarter across the series, lost the third quarter across the series, lost the fourth quarter across the series.
Colin Cowherd53:56
You can't say it's Wimby. You can't because Wimby isn't right now. Maybe he will be in a week, but right now this moment, Wimby is not better than Brunson.
Colin Cowherd67:45
As far as biggest deficits overcome at any point in the second half, the Knicks now have number one, number three, and number seven. They have the first, the third, and the seventh biggest second -half finals comebacks in the last 30 years.
Colin Cowherd33:19
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