Mike Brown says Dillon Jones was ‘essential’ to Knicks’ historic title run
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June 30, 2026 — Veteran NBA coach Mike Brown told the New York Post that New York Knicks player Dillon Jones played an “essential” part in the franchise’s recent championship run, described by the outlet as historic.
Brown’s comments marked one of the first public acknowledgments of Jones’s behind-the-scenes impact during the postseason. No additional details of the player’s contributions were disclosed in the interview.
The Knicks captured the title earlier this year, ending a decades-long championship drought. Brown’s remarks further highlight the depth of the roster that delivered the long-awaited trophy to Madison Square Garden.
Source: New York Post
