Jalen Brunson earned the 2026 Playoffs MVP after averaging 28.4 points per game and dropping a 45‑point finale. His 38 clutch points outpaced the rest of the Knicks squad, who totaled 35. The title marks him as the 13th modern‑era winner to average at least 28 in a championship season of the league history today.

Victor Wembanyama, in his first postseason, knocked out the Thunder in a Game 7 road win, earned conference‑finals MVP, and led the field in net points and value‑over‑replacement. Averaging 23.8 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks, he highlighted the Spurs’ deep run while exposing fatigue and clutch struggles that could cost future titles for the team.

Knights guard OG Anunoby missed two games but posted 20.1 points on 56% shooting, 49% from deep. His 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks kept rivals in check, and a game‑winning tip‑in fueled the franchise’s record‑setting 29‑point comeback in Finals Game 4, cementing his legacy as a clutch catalyst for the Knicks team in 2026 season.

Stephon Castle earned second‑team honors after averaging 18.2 points and 6.1 assists per game, while Mikal Bridges rebounded from a slow start to average 18.7 points at 63% shooting. Alex Caruso’s 47% three‑point accuracy shifted the Spurs’ defensive focus, proving that role players can tip the balance in a championship run for the Spurs this.