Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan can’t lose the NBA Finals after playing for both remaining teams
There is an ageless saying that claims that it is always better to be lucky than to be talented.
Any guy who’s currently punching well above his weight class with a cute girlfriend knows this fact intuitively. But right now, New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan understands this better than anyone in the basketball world.
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The 23-year-old forward is currently a member of the Knicks and provides “energy” off the bench; So it doesn’t do much. But his extremely fortunate position goes far beyond helping a brutal New York team reach the NBA Finals.
The actual lottery win stems directly from the unique circumstances of the roster journey in the 2025-26 season.
And whoever wins the Finals, Sochan walks away with “NBA champion” added to his Wikipedia page.
Jeremy Sochan of the New York Knicks plays in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. Knicks won 126-97. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and his teammates celebrate after winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland. (Tim Phillis/AP)
Sochan started the year with the San Antonio Spurs, who selected him in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft.
As he featured in both organizations throughout the season, Sochan effectively secured one of the league’s most extraordinary safety nets.
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Sochan finds himself in an enviable position.
If New York wins the championship, Sochan will celebrate with his current teammates and with New York City ready to explode amid a 53-year championship drought.
If San Antonio prevails, per league tradition, the Spurs will continue to award him championship jewelry for his contributions early in the season.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dribbles during Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Sochan finds himself in an enviable position. And there’s no doubt he wants New York to win it all.
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