Knicks star Jalen Brunson's swipe to haters at City Hall
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Knicks star Jalen Brunson addressed his doubters during the team's ticker-tape parade at City Hall, emphasizing that proving critics wrong speaks louder than responding to negativity.
- Brunson received "MVP" chants from the crowd and reiterated his stance of not engaging with negative opinions, stating, "When you prove them wrong, you really don’t have to say s–t to them."
- Despite criticism questioning his status as a "1A" player due to his size and style, Brunson was named Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the championship-clinching Game 5, solidifying his leadership role.
- The biggest skeptic, Aces head coach Becky Hammon, maintained her initial doubts but acknowledged Brunson proved her wrong with his performance.
- Brunson celebrated the Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years alongside his family during the parade, lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy amid enthusiastic fans in Manhattan.
