Jalen Brunson on showing respect, hard lessons from dad and not losing his cool
Summary
Jalen Brunson and his dad, Rick Brunson, shared an emotional moment after the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship in 2026. Jalen talked about respect, the hard lessons from his dad, and how he stayed calm during the Finals.Key Facts
- Jalen Brunson hugged Spurs coach Mitch Johnson first after the Knicks won, showing respect despite the Spurs losing the Finals.
- Rick Brunson has been an assistant coach for the Knicks since 2022, shortly before Jalen joined the team.
- Rick was also a player for the Knicks in 1999 when they reached the Eastern Conference finals.
- Jalen says he chose basketball himself, with his dad providing guidance and tough lessons.
- Rick believes basketball teaches life skills, like hard work and building good habits.
- Jalen credits both his parents for their balanced leadership, pushing him while showing love.
- During the Finals, Jalen stayed calm even after a controversial no-call when he was shoved by Victor Wembanyama.
- Rick considers Patrick Ewing the greatest Knick so far, noting Jalen needs more years in New York before such a title.
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