Jalen Brunson refuses to gloat against longtime Knicks doubters after statement championship win
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years with a 45-point outburst in the NBA Finals. Brunson's performance proved doubters wrong, including Becky Hammon and Draymond Green, who questioned his ability to lead a championship team due to his size. Brunson chose not to gloat about his victory, instead focusing on his team's achievement and the significance of their championship win.
- ▪Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 16-3 postseason record and was named the MVP of the finals.
- ▪Brunson averaged 28.4 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in the playoffs.
- ▪He became the fifth player to win a national title in college, a Naismith Player of the Year award, an NBA crown, and be named the NBA Finals MVP.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Jalen Brunson refuses to gloat against longtime Knicks doubters after statement championship win By Zach Braziller Published June 14, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google As Jalen Brunson walked into the interview room with a trophy under each arm, he asked the media a question: “Do I be myself or do I talk my sh–??” he said. See Also New York Knicks Jalen Brunson showed why he is the centerpiece of Knicks’ impossible dream Brunson was joking. Of course, he was going to choose the former. This is the Knicks’ version of Derek Jeter. He rarely creates headlines outside of his play. He lets others do the talking.
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