Knicks’ Jalen Brunson wins Eastern Conference Finals MVP after Cavs sweep

Jalen Brunson got his well-deserved recognition following his incredible performances after the Eastern Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Brunson is going through the eighth season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Knicks. He has elevated the franchise to serious playoff contention, getting to the East Finals in back-to-back years in 2025 and 2026.

This time, he got them over the hump by sweeping the Cavaliers after four games to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals. As a result, he ended the series as the East Finals MVP after averaging 25.5 points, 7.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.

“Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been named the recipient of the Larry Bird Trophy as the 2025-26 Eastern Conference Finals MVP,” Siegel wrote.

JALEN BRUNSON IS YOUR 2025-26 ECF MVP

25.5 PPG
3.3 RPG
7.8 APG

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