When an NBA team wins a championship, the star players usually get most of the credit. In the 2026 Finals, Jalen Brunson was praised for leading the New York Knicks to a title after 53 years. However, role players stepped up and helped the star guard.
The most notable role player in the Knicks’ recent title win was forward OG Anunoby. The two-time All-Defensive Team selection was New York’s second-leading scorer, averaging 21.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game.
