Three former Wizards win NBA title with New York Knicks

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks reacts during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User

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Former Wizards players Landry Shamet, Trey Jemison III and Dillon Jones won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks on Saturday.

It marked the ninth time in 10 seasons that at least one former Wizard has won the NBA title.

Shamet spent the 2023-24 season in Washington

before leaving in free agency and later signing with the Knicks. The veteran sharpshooter averaged 7.1 points across 46 appearances with the Wizards.

Jones, who won an NBA title with the Oklahoma City Thunder is 2025, was traded to Washington last summer. The Weber State product spent Summer League and the preseason with the Wizards before he was waived and eventually picked up by the Knicks.

Jemison played two games with the Wizards during the 2023-24 campaign before signing with the Memphis Grizzlies to close the season. The 6-foot-10 forward is currently on a two-way contract with the Knicks.