The Jay Wright-ism Jalen Brunson has carried with him through Knicks success
Jalen Brunson attributes much of his success with the New York Knicks to a lesson from former Villanova coach Jay Wright about controlling one's attitude. Despite facing skepticism about his worth as a second-round pick, Brunson has thrived by focusing on what he can control. He is part of a group of former Villanova players on the Knicks aiming to achieve both NCAA and NBA championships together.
- ▪Jalen Brunson emphasizes the importance of controlling one's attitude, a lesson learned from Jay Wright.
- ▪Brunson was a second-round pick but has established himself as a key player for the Knicks.
- ▪He is joined by fellow Villanova alumni Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges on the Knicks roster.
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NBA New York Knicks The Jay Wright-ism Jalen Brunson has carried with him through Knicks success By Zach Braziller Published May 30, 2026, 12:14 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google All these years later, one lesson from Jay Wright has stayed with Jalen Brunson. “One thing he always said, it’s plastered on every wall, every shirt, the inside of our jerseys — everything — was attitude,” the Knicks’ superstar guard recalled, referring to the former Villanova coach. “Controlling your attitude. I don’t really say that as much as I used to, but I think my kind of twist on it is being able to control what you can control.” It’s been a big part of his success.
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