Knicks go all-out to salute captain Jalen Brunson
The Knicks paid tribute to their captain in a magnificent way. In what was perhaps unprecedented in the NBA as a ceremony/event solely to introduce a team captain, the Knicks held MSG in August and honored Jalen Brunson’s new title with words from some of New York sports greats from the past 50-plus years. Derek […]
Jalen Wilson ready to seize role on rebuilding Nets squad
Jalen Wilson didn’t miss the irony. The Nets wing is only one year into his NBA career, but he’s already been to a camp in Brooklyn and speaking to kids at local schools. It seems like only yesterday that Wilson himself was attending camps like this. But now, the 23-year-old is part of a young […]
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Emmanuel Acho, Dave Helman and James Jones react to Jalen Hurts being left off the latest Top NFC QB rankings, while … source
Jalen Brunson’s contract sacrifice ‘messed up the game’: Ex-Knick
One former Knicks player believes Jalen Brunson’s contractual sacrifices “messed up” the NBA. Dennis Scott, a 10-year NBA veteran who made a 15-game pit stop with New York during the 1998-99 season, praised Brunson’s selflessness in giving up more than $100 million following a $156.5 million contract extension but warned of the consequences. “I ran […]
Nets’ Jalen Wilson making mark at NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS — Jalen Wilson is just entering his second NBA season, but he’s beginning to look like a veteran with twice as much experience. The Nets wing has always been physical, but his improved jumping ability makes the second-round pick a viable option for Brooklyn. “Exactly. He’s very calm, he never gets excited or […]
Knicks’ Tyler Kolek thinks skillset is similar to Jalen Brunson’s style
LAS VEGAS — Tyler Kollek isn’t a big fan of the comparisons he’s making to TJ McConnell. “It’s OK,” said the former second-round pick the Knicks acquired on draft day last month. “I just think I’ve been a little too lazy.” What wasn’t mentioned was that McConnell, like Kollek, is a white player, and white […]
Alex Rodriguez tried to take less money but didn’t get any Jalen Brunson-like praise
It’s a funny thing how perception works. Jalen Brunson’s approval ratings soared for an entire day after he agreed to a contract extension that left him with $113 million left (at least for now). (Not 100%, but about 98.5%, because some (fairly) point out that Branson does not donate the entire $39 million he receives […]
Knicks star Jalen Brunson accepts ‘unprecedented’ team-friendly deal that cost him over $100 million: report
Jalen Brunson: Team member. The New York Knicks superstar guard is eligible for a $269 million contract next year, but he prioritizes winning above all else. Having cemented himself as the Knicks’ most beloved player since the 1990s, Brunson decided to give up a lot of money and sign a year early. CLICK HERE FOR […]
Jalen Brunson posts message to Knicks fans after $113M contract gift
Jalen Brunson’s message to Knicks fans is simple. Brunson has $113 million in cash on hand after signing a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension rather than waiting until next summer to sign a max contract. Posted a Statue of Liberty emoji on X account Friday night. There was already a lot of love between Brunson […]
Jalen Brunson inspired by Derek Jeter, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes in new deal
Jalen Brunson’s $156.5 million contract extension with the New York Knicks was a hot topic in NBA circles recently, but there were some key factors that contributed to the deal. As part of his reporting on the groundbreaking deal that will keep Brunson in New York, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski suggested the MVP candidate look at […]