![\"2026](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-nba-finals-game-five-san-antonio-texas-june-13-8.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: New York Knicks owner James Dolan and president Leon Rose lift the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The New York Knicks<\/a> brought glory to a loyal fanbase this season. The Knicks won the 2025-26 NBA<\/a> championship, the franchise\u2019s first in 53 years. This accomplishment was enjoyed by millions, but the hard work came from within the organization.<\/a><\/p>\n While the basketball world sees Jalen Brunson\u2019s face everywhere, rightfully so, the NBA Finals MVP is the public face of the franchise. However, the Knicks front office has been doing an exceptional job behind the scenes for years.<\/p>\n One of those names most fans have likely never heard of before is Gersson Rosas. Rosas has been the senior vice president of basketball operations for the past four years. Alongside team president, Leon Rose and executive vice president, senior basketball advisor, William Wesley, Rosas is one of 17 front office members who played a vital role in the Knicks recent success.<\/p>\n Gersson Rosas Suddenly Leaves Knicks Front Office<\/p>\n As per Michael Scotto, senior NBA insider for HoopsHype, Rosas will depart the team after four seasons.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter four seasons and winning one NBA championship, New York Knicks Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas has departed from the organization, league sources confirm to @hoopshype<\/a>. Rosas hinted at his departure in an Instagram post,\u201d Scotto\u2019s post on his official X account<\/a> (@MikeAScotto) reads.<\/p>\n After four seasons and winning one NBA championship, New York Knicks Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas has departed from the organization, league sources confirm to @hoopshype<\/a>. Rosas hinted at his departure in an Instagram post. <\/p>\n Earlier on Monday, Rosas posted what felt like a farewell message to his Knicks family on his Instagram account (gerssonrosas).<\/p>\n \u201cCelebrating an NBA Championship and the successful completion of our New York chapter with FAMILIA.<\/p>\n Fulfilling the vision of bringing a championship back to New York after 53 years is a legacy I\u2019ll always be proud to have helped build . Being part of assembling a team that represented the city, connected with its fans, and brought people together was one of the most meaningful and cherished parts of this journey.<\/p>\n All love to my Knicks family. The peaks and valleys, the sacrifices, and our relentless commitment to making this plan a reality made the achievement even sweeter. Grateful for every moment of this legendary milestone.<\/p>\n Mission accomplished. On to the next chapter.<\/p>\n Knicks in 5. Kings<\/a> of New York. It Is Written,\u201d the post reads.<\/p>\n Rosas\u2019 Career Path Brought Him to Forefront of Knicks Glory<\/p>\n While there is no immediate report of Rosas moving onto another job, he\u2019s been an integral part of the Knicks front office since joining the organization in 2022.<\/p>\n Rosas was hired by the Knicks as a senior basketball consultant in February of 2022. He was promoted to his current role in September of 2023, prior to the start of the 2023-24 NBA season.<\/p>\n A native of Colombia who grew up in Houston, Rosas spent 10 years as an executive with the Houston Rockets<\/a>. He made a quick jump to the Dallas Mavericks<\/a>, spending three months as their general manager in 2013. He returned to his previous role with the Rockets, spending another six years as their executive VP of basketball operations, before he was hired to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>\u2018 front office in 2019. The Timberwolves unexpectedly fired Rosas just before the start of the 2021 preseason.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDave Ettinger<\/a> Dave Ettinger is a veteran sports writer, covering breaking and trending news across the NBA and NFL for Heavy.com. With over 10 years of experience in sports media, Dave\u2019s versatility extends to television, radio, and journalism. More about Dave Ettinger<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \t