This video features Jimmy Fallon hosting NBA champions Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and coach Mike Brown on The Tonight Show following the New York Knicks' historic 2026 championship win, which broke a 53-year title drought (0:00-0:25).
Key highlights from their discussion include:
- The Championship Run: Jalen Brunson (Finals MVP) and Karl-Anthony Towns discuss the surreal experience of winning the title and the team's resilience throughout the playoffs (1:28-1:55). Towns set a post-season record by outscoring opponents by 258 points during his time on the floor (2:05-2:16).
- Team Superstitions: The group discusses various fan-theories about their success, including the "lucky" Woods by Jordyn bag (5:41-6:10) and the influence of wrestler Danhausen uncursing the team (6:14-6:38).
- Pregame Rituals & Coach Stories: Brunson confirms he still listens to Justin Bieber right before taking the court (7:44-8:15). Coach Mike Brown shares a humorous story about his failed attempt to lead the team in a pre-game chant using "Who Let the Dogs Out," which was inspired by his time coaching a youth flag football team (9:02-10:43).
- Emotional Reflections: Towns shares the emotional significance of the win in connection with his late mother (10:54-11:39), and Brunson reflects on the emotional post-game moment shared with his father, Rick Brunson (12:26-13:06).
- Message to Fans: The guests emphasize that their success came from hard work, preparation, and the belief that anyone—regardless of background—can achieve their goals if they are willing to put in the effort (13:12-14:04).
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