Knicks star Jalen Brunson wins two ESPY Awards
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jalen Brunson won three ESPY Awards on Wednesday night: Best NBA Player, Best Championship Performance, and Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, highlighting his standout summer with the Knicks.
- The New York Knicks also secured the Best Team ESPY, with OG Anunoby’s iconic flying tip-in from Game 4 of the NBA Finals earning Best Play honors.
- Brunson, who was named NBA Finals MVP after leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years, thanked his family, team, and organization during his acceptance speeches.
- Despite playing through pain in his left hand and wrist during the playoffs, Brunson delivered multiple high-scoring performances, including 36 points in the historic Game 4 comeback and 45 points in the clinching Game 5.
- Brunson recently underwent surgery for his hand injury on July 7, which he disclosed during an ESPN Radio interview earlier on the day of the awards.
