Metta World Peace declares Jalen Brunson will lead Knicks to the glory he never got the chance to chase
Metta World Peace expressed his belief that Jalen Brunson will lead the New York Knicks to a championship. Despite his disappointment over not being drafted by the team in 1999, he remains optimistic about their future. World Peace praised Brunson as the best player in the playoffs, even amidst strong competition.
- ▪Metta World Peace believes Jalen Brunson will lead the Knicks to a championship.
- ▪He expressed disappointment over the Knicks not drafting him in 1999.
- ▪World Peace considers Brunson the best player in the playoffs right now.
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exclusive New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Metta World Peace declares Jalen Brunson will lead Knicks to the glory he never got the chance to chase By Stefan Bondy Published May 21, 2026, 4:42 p.m. ET Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11 reacts on the court during Game 1. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post In his ideal world, Metta World Peace would’ve hoisted his own championship with the Knicks. He’s still “salty” the franchise passed on drafting him in 1999, instead making the ill-fated choice of Frederic Weis. But that hasn’t sapped World Peace’s enthusiasm for his hometown team, or his bold prediction about the NBA Finals.
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