Fri Dec 19 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Named NBA Cup MVP, Earns All-Tournament Nod Despite No Banner

New York, NY – While the New York Knicks won’t be raising an NBA Cup banner at Madison Square Garden, the team is still basking in the glow of their strong tournament performance. Point guard Jalen Brunson, who spearheaded the Knicks’ impressive run, was named the NBA Cup MVP and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

Brunson’s stellar performance throughout the tournament, averaging 33.2 points and 5.8 assists on highly efficient shooting (53% from the field and 46% from beyond the arc), cemented his MVP status. His 40-point explosion against Orlando in the semifinals was a season-high, demonstrating his ability to elevate his game under pressure.

Joining Brunson on the All-Tournament Team is Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Towns averaged 21.1 points and 10.9 rebounds during Cup play, highlighted by a 39-point, 11-rebound performance against the Miami Heat.

The Knicks finished the tournament with a 6-1 record, showcasing victories against several playoff-caliber teams including the San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, and Miami Heat. Their victories over Charlotte and Milwaukee in East Group C earned them a coveted spot in the tournament’s knockout stage in Las Vegas.

Despite the lack of a formal banner ceremony, the recognition of Brunson’s MVP performance and the Knicks’ overall success in the NBA Cup provides a significant boost to the team’s confidence as they continue their regular season campaign.

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