WNBA coach doubles down on Jalen Brunson doubts despite Knicks reaching NBA Finals
WNBA coach Becky Hammon remains skeptical about Jalen Brunson's ability to lead a championship team, despite the Knicks reaching the NBA Finals. Hammon previously stated that the Knicks lack a top-tier player, and she has not changed her stance even with Brunson's impressive performance. Fans are eager for her to reconsider her comments as the Knicks aim to end a long championship drought.
- ▪Becky Hammon doubts Jalen Brunson's capability as a No. 1 player on a championship team.
- ▪The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly 30 years.
- ▪Brunson has played a key role in the Knicks' success, leading them to their first playoff series victory since 2013.
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OutKick-Sports WNBA coach doubles down on Jalen Brunson doubts despite Knicks reaching NBA Finals Hammon said two years ago the Knicks 'don't have a 1A dude' and now says 'I said what I said' By Alejandro Avila OutKick Published May 27, 2026 8:28pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump says he thinks he'll attend NBA Finals game President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday that he believes he will attend an NBA Finals game next week, as the New York Knicks make their first Finals appearance in nearly 30 years. Knicks fans are hoping to break their 53-year championship drought, knowing a title would also silence one of Jalen Brunson’s biggest critics.
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