An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
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Anna Grazulis
June 17, 2026 / 11:56 AM EDT
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After the Knicks won the NBA title Saturday night, Rick and Jalen Brunson were able to reflect on their shared past, purpose and…
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to victory, scoring nearly half the points in the game. And he credited his drive to…
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Rick Brunson knew New York needed to keep its cool.
The Knicks’ star had some words for a fan after Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Brunson spent time around his father’s 1999 New York team, the last to reach the championship round, as a 2-year-old.
