It’s official: New York City is on top of the basketball world, and a 2015 Jalen Brunson tweet that read “One win away” has resurfaced. For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks have brought the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy back to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on June 13, 2026 to win their first NBA title since 1973. But amid the celebration, the internet dug up an old post that fans have been connecting to the win.
How a Resurfaced Jalen Brunson Tweet Went Viral After the Knicks Finals Win
Jalen Brunson was the undeniable hero of the court, scoring 45 points in the championship game to secure Finals MVP.
Right before the Game 5 showdown, fans uncovered a social media post from June 13, 2015. The post simply read: “One win away.” However, NBC New York reports that the tweet almost certainly referred to the Chicago Blackhawks, who were one win from the Stanley Cup that day, not to the Knicks.
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The coincidence fans noticed is the date: the Knicks clinched the NBA Championship on June 13, 2026, the same date as the 2015 post, exactly 11 years later.
Fan Reactions to the Resurfaced Jalen Brunson Tweet
Social media quickly turned the resurfaced tweet into a viral moment.
After more than half a century of waiting, Knicks fans have plenty to celebrate, and Brunson delivered the championship.
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