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Jalen Brunson Shuts Down Question About Becky Hammon

Jalen Brunson Shuts Down Question About Becky Hammon

Summary

Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973, earning Finals MVP after scoring an average of 32.6 points per game. When asked about Becky Hammon’s earlier comments doubting his abilities, Brunson chose not to respond, while Hammon acknowledged his success but did not apologize for her opinion.

Key Facts

  • Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game during the championship series.
  • In Game 5, Brunson scored 45 points and was named Finals MVP.
  • Becky Hammon previously said Brunson was too small to be a leading player on a championship team.
  • Brunson declined to answer questions about Hammon’s comments in a recent interview.
  • Hammon admitted she was wrong about Brunson but did not apologize for her opinion.
  • Hammon compared Brunson to other great players like Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas.
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