The New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions, and while some continue to cackle at the midseason achievement, the method by which they got there is no laughing matter: Mike Brown’s flexibility, and willingness to bench Mikal Bridges in favor of Tyler Kolek down the stretch of the NBA Cup Final.
Plenty of other factors contributed to the Knicks’ Tuesday night victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Brunson is the NBA Cup MVP for a reason. Mitchell Robinson’s offensive rebounding remains insane. OG Anunoby deserves All-Defense buzz, and All-Star consideration. Jordan Clarkson hit big shots.