NBA official site updates FMVP rankings: Towns still leads, Wembanyama rises to second, Brunson third.

On June 10, Beijing time, the NBA Finals currently have the Knicks leading 2-1. The NBA official site updated the Finals MVP rankings, with Towns still at the top and Wembanyama moving up to second. The list is as follows —

1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks

2026 Finals averages: 16.7 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists

Reason for selection: In two of the three games, he had highly impactful performances, and his consistency leads all players, securing him the top spot. The big man set the pace for his team in Game 1 and maintained that strong form in Game 2, forcing the Spurs to significantly adjust their defensive strategy. The Spurs struggled with whether to use smaller players to contain him or assign Wembanyama to guard him. Ultimately, they had to rotate different types of defenders against him, reacting passively.

Towns' presence decreased in Game 3. The Knicks may adjust their tactics to give him more shot opportunities in Game 4, which tips off at 8:30 AM Beijing time on Wednesday. The team needs to balance ball-handling and shot distribution between Towns and Jalen Brunson, while the opponent's defensive scheme often determines who becomes the primary scorer.

2. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

2026 Finals averages: 29 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.3 blocks

Reason for selection: In Game 3, playing on the road under immense pressure, Wembanyama erupted at the most critical moment. Few players in the league can deliver elite performances on both ends of the floor. He not only helped the Spurs stabilize the situation but also forced the Knicks to urgently devise new defensive schemes for Game 4.

In the first six quarters of the series, Wembanyama's shooting was inconsistent, but he gradually found his rhythm afterward. The 22-year-old is making his first Finals appearance, carrying enormous pressure. Overall, he has largely stood up to the challenge, and Game 4 will reveal whether he can fully regain his best form.

3. Jalen Brunson, Knicks

2026 Finals averages: 27.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists

Reason for selection: He is the Knicks' leading scorer. Whenever Brunson handles the ball and initiates offense, he poses a major threat to the Spurs, keeping their defense on high alert. Opponents cannot allow him to easily shake off defenders and execute his offense smoothly. His experience and individual skills are the core of the Knicks' offensive system. In the two wins the Knicks have secured, the game-winning plays came from him.

However, this was also his first game of the series with a field goal percentage above 40%. He has struggled with scoring droughts in multiple games. To climb higher on the MVP list, he needs to maintain the same efficiency he showed in the fourth quarter and stabilize his shooting in the first three quarters.

4. OG Anunoby, Knicks

2026 Finals averages: 20.7 points, 4 rebounds, 1.3 assists

Reason for selection: Throughout the Finals, Anunoby has consistently knocked down jump shots regardless of defensive pressure. Although he takes fewer shots than Towns and Brunson, his overall field goal percentage of 54.3% in the series has been a persistent headache for the Spurs' defense. The team might consider increasing his shot volume.

On defense, he also has to guard Wembanyama many times, which is undoubtedly a tough challenge. However, as one of the league's top defenders, Anunoby can handle both ends of the floor. Even as the series demands become heavier, he is capable of shouldering the responsibility.

5. Stephon Castle, Spurs

2026 Finals averages: 18 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4 assists

Reason for selection: In Game 3, when the Spurs desperately needed help, Castle finally exploded offensively to relieve pressure from Wembanyama. Thanks to his outstanding performance, the two teams are now just one win apart. This game was also his career-best performance in the series so far: 8-of-14 shooting for 23 points, along with five brilliant assists in clutch moments.

Castle takes on the team's toughest assignment: he is the primary defender on Brunson while also needing to score and play alongside Wembanyama. At just 21 years old, his performance so far has been commendable. If he can consistently put up 20+ points and limit Brunson's efficiency, his ranking on the MVP list will rise significantly.