JALEN BRUNSON (32.6 PPG, 42.1 FG%, 38.9 3P%) IS YOUR 2026 NBA FINALS MVP π₯
The Captain, who led all players in scoring, put up 45 PTS in Game 5 (29 in 2H) to lead New York to its first NBA championship in 53 years!
Mike Brown coached Bron, Kobe, and won with the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry. He also helped the Kings break their 20-year playoff drought and the Knicks break their 53-year championship drought. Hall of Fame credentials
Jalen Brunson is the fourth player listed at 6'2" or shorter to win NBA Finals MVP, joining:
π Stephen Curry (2022)
π Tony Parker (2007)
π Isiah Thomas (1990)
Heart over height β€οΈ
Mike Brown dropped a definition about winning in life.
βIf you get knocked down in life and youβre able to get back up and keep fighting - thatβs a fricking win.β
You need to hear this.
Success isnβt always winning.
Sometimes itβs refusing to stay down
Fat Joe talking about San Antonio after the Knicks won a championship:
"Let me tell you something about San Antonio what they don't have...... GLIZZIES. They don't got the hot dogs man..... They forced me to eat tacos man. Extra hot sauce"
Sydney Taylor
Undrafted rookie
Earned a roster spot in training camp
Playing one a 1 year/$270,000 rookie deal
Unrestricted free agent after this year
Had the entire Indiana Fever roster on SKATES last night!
About to get to a BAG!!! π°π°π°