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Jalen Brunson Reveals Emotional Text Josh Hart Sent After Winning NBA Title

Jalen Brunson Reveals Emotional Text Josh Hart Sent After Winning NBA Title

Summary

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges are the first teammates to win both a college national title and an NBA championship together. They won the 2026 NBA Finals with the New York Knicks, and Brunson shared a heartfelt text Hart sent after their victory.

Key Facts

  • Brunson, Hart, and Bridges won a college national championship with Villanova before winning the 2026 NBA title with the Knicks.
  • The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs to win their first championship since 1973.
  • Jalen Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP.
  • Brunson, Hart, and Bridges co-host a podcast called the "Roommates Show".
  • Josh Hart sent an emotional text saying he loves his teammates and values their support after winning the NBA title.
  • Hart was drafted 30th overall in 2017, Bridges 10th in 2018, and Brunson 33rd in the second round of 2018.
  • Brunson joined the Knicks in 2022, Hart was acquired in 2023, and Bridges joined in 2024 via a major trade involving five first-round picks.
  • The trio’s shared journey includes winning college and professional titles, showing a strong bond on and off the court.
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