Knicks' starting five appear together for interview! Brunson admits he hasn't fully processed it yet, while Anunoby says he intended to tip it in for a putback dunk.

On June 16th Beijing time, the Knicks had already returned to New York from San Antonio. After winning Game 5, they captured their first NBA championship in 53 years. The starting five—Finals MVP Brunson, Towns, Anunoby, Bridges, and Hart—appeared on "Good Morning America" early Monday morning local time.

Brunson said, "I still haven't fully processed it yet."Speaking about the championship moment, Brunson said he covered his head with a towel and completely let out the long-suppressed emotions, because he knew "the camera would capture my expression going completely out of control."

"To be honest, that feeling of torment felt like a lifetime," he said of the years of accumulated pressure. "But the most precious thing is knowing that my teammates beside me would support me day and night. This bond has multiplied the joy of this championship moment tenfold."

Towns said that this championship also fulfilled the wishes of countless Knicks legends and NBA icons. "The long-term efforts of everyone finally came together at the perfect moment and yielded results."

The last time the Knicks reached the Finals was in 1999, and after 27 years, they finally realized that dream again. Towns said this victory healed the long-standing regrets of all fans: "Not only the former players, but all fans have found comfort. This is absolutely a once-in-a-century historic moment in New York sports history."

"An entire generation grew up only hearing stories of the Knicks' past glory, but never witnessed their own players lifting the championship trophy," Towns continued. "Now history is unfolding right before our eyes, and everyone is witnessing the Knicks once again reaching the pinnacle of the world."

Towns praised head coach Mike Brown, who is in his first season with the Knicks. He said Brown perfectly united this veteran team and fully trusted the players' experience and on-court judgment.

"The best thing about him is that he is willing to listen to all of our ideas, patiently hear the players' requests, and adjust the tactical arrangements as needed," Towns said. "After Game 3, he promptly adjusted the team's offensive and defensive system, unlocking everyone's full potential. That shows his excellent adaptability and willingness to genuinely listen to the players."

Jalen Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, is currently an assistant coach for the Knicks. During his playing career, he traveled through eight NBA teams, including the Knicks, but never managed to lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.

"Being able to witness this moment with my father means the world to me," Brunson said on the show. "My father was moving around the league back then, and I rarely got to spend long periods of time with him growing up. The past four years have been the most stable and longest stretch of time my father and I have had together, and that's why this championship joy feels even more precious."

In the final moments of Game 4, Brunson missed a shot, and Anunoby tipped in the game-winning basket, giving the team a 107-106 victory. That play became the highlight of his career. Coach Brown called it the most iconic shot in New York basketball history, but the forward said he had no time to bask in the joy at that moment—he had to immediately prepare for the next game.

"I originally wanted to dunk it, but I couldn't, so I just reached out to tip the ball, giving it everything I had to get it into the basket," Anunoby said.

Towns grew up in New Jersey, raised by his father, Karl Sr., and his mother, Jackie. In 2020, his mother passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Towns said his mother's love has always been with him, both on and off the court.

"Being raised by a strong and resilient woman is a great honor for me. All my understanding of female strength and the value of women in the world comes from her. Her influence on me is irreplaceable; she taught me the purest form of love, and that is the most important lesson in my life."

Towns also praised another important woman in his life—his fiancée, Jordyn Woods. Her lucky handbag went viral online during the playoffs.

"That bag is undoubtedly the most iconic accessory to come out of New York in recent years," Towns said. "It accompanied us throughout the entire playoffs without a single loss—it's practically a lucky charm. The entire city of New York should thank her."