Extends Historic 18-Year NBA Finals Streak After Resurgence from Bench

Landry Shamet has reached the 2026 NBA Finals with the New York Knicks, remarkably extending a personal streak of 18 consecutive years where a former Washington Wizards player has reached the championship round. This personal and franchise-linked milestone dates back to 2009. Shamet’s postseason has taken a dramatic turn for the better since being buried on the bench earlier in the year, as he now prepares to compete for a title following the Knicks' sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers.