Jalen Brunson named MVP as Knicks star leads NBA All-Playoff first team
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has been named the overall MVP of the 2026 NBA postseason after leading his team to championship glory.
The 2026 All-Playoffs first and second teams have been revealed to recognise the most impactful performers across the entire tournament.
Brunson headlines the prestigious list following a historic title run.
The dynamic playmaker averaged 28.4 points per game throughout the playoffs.
He capped off the campaign with a legendary 45-point performance in the Finals clincher.
Historic postseason scoring
Brunson joins an elite group of just 13 players in the modern playoff era to average at least 28 points for a title-winning side.
The championship-winning guard produced 38 clutch points during the postseason.
He effectively outscored the rest of the New York roster combined in those crucial late-game moments.
The accolade adds to a growing collection of hardware, having already secured both the conference finals and overall Finals MVP awards.
Wembanyama makes immediate impact
San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama also earned a spot on the first team after a remarkable playoff debut.
The 22-year-old Frenchman guided his team to the Finals, eliminating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder along the way.
The towering centre led the playoff field in several advanced statistical categories.
He averaged an imposing 23.8 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game over the course of the postseason.
Room for growth
Despite his dominance, the San Antonio talisman showed areas requiring improvement before he can lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Wembanyama appeared fatigued in the later rounds and struggled with late-game scoring efficiency.
The defensive anchor was also dangerously close to facing a suspension due to an accumulation of flagrant foul points.
