Becky Hammon on Jalen Brunson’s Knicks’ title run: ‘He’s an outlier’
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Becky Hammon stands by her 2021 ESPN comment that Jalen Brunson was "too small" to be a first option on a championship team, despite Brunson leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years.
- Hammon praised Brunson’s postseason performance and called him a “1A dude,” acknowledging his exceptional play without apologizing for her original opinion.
- She compared Brunson to NBA greats like Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas, highlighting his unique impact despite his size in a typically taller league.
- Hammon related to Brunson’s underdog story, recalling her own undrafted status and lengthy WNBA career without a championship as a player.
- Provoking Knicks fans, Hammon declared Brunson the greatest Knick ever, adding fuel to ongoing debates about the team’s history and legacy.
