Jalen Brunson on New York: I want to be here for the rest of my career
Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson: “I want to be here for the rest of my career.” Brunson on taking less money in the extension, mentions the security of locking in the money now and also says “Winning trumps everything else that I want to do.”
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson on his four-year, $156 million extension: “I knew if I did this, it would give us a lot of flexibility and help put us in a position to win. I know a lot of people don’t agree with it and a lot of people think it’s not smart from an pic.x.com/js1xpgnlx8 – 3:05 PM
New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson on his four-year, $156 million extension: “I knew if I did this, it would give us a lot of flexibility and help put us in a position to win. I know a lot of people don’t agree with it and a lot of people think it’s not smart from an pic.x.com/js1xpgnlx8 – 3:05 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
At end of his captaincy event, Knicks present Jalen Brunson with $20,000 check for his Second Round Foundation (@secondroundfdn). As check amount is announced, Brunson jokes, “for $113 million?” That’s the difference between his extension & deal he could’ve signed as free agent pic.x.com/htita0an2m – 2:48 PM
At end of his captaincy event, Knicks present Jalen Brunson with $20,000 check for his Second Round Foundation (@secondroundfdn). As check amount is announced, Brunson jokes, “for $113 million?” That’s the difference between his extension & deal he could’ve signed as free agent pic.x.com/htita0an2m – 2:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Judge among the NYC sports captains to send Jalen Brunson congratulatory messages. Dope moment pic.x.com/yozymqsolk – 2:44 PM
Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Judge among the NYC sports captains to send Jalen Brunson congratulatory messages. Dope moment pic.x.com/yozymqsolk – 2:44 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks put together video of NY athletes congratulating Jalen Brunson on being named captain. Derek Jeter (pictured below), Brian Leetch, Clyde Frazier, Aaron Judge, Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, David Wright, Mark Messier among those in video: pic.x.com/eggvy5xh5t – 2:43 PM
Knicks put together video of NY athletes congratulating Jalen Brunson on being named captain. Derek Jeter (pictured below), Brian Leetch, Clyde Frazier, Aaron Judge, Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, David Wright, Mark Messier among those in video: pic.x.com/eggvy5xh5t – 2:43 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson: “Obviously we have great pieces, but how can we put this together to be better? We’ve already turned this around but how can we take the next step?”
Brunson says the team looks good on paper but they have to put the work in to win a title. pic.x.com/ri40cdxm7v – 2:38 PM
Jalen Brunson: “Obviously we have great pieces, but how can we put this together to be better? We’ve already turned this around but how can we take the next step?”
Brunson says the team looks good on paper but they have to put the work in to win a title. pic.x.com/ri40cdxm7v – 2:38 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
At his captaincy event, Jalen Brunson says he knows many may disagree with his decision to forgo significant future money and sign a 4-year, $156M extension. Brunson says that he doesn’t care what people think: “I’m comfortable here, this is home” and that he wants to build here. – 2:36 PM
At his captaincy event, Jalen Brunson says he knows many may disagree with his decision to forgo significant future money and sign a 4-year, $156M extension. Brunson says that he doesn’t care what people think: “I’m comfortable here, this is home” and that he wants to build here. – 2:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson says studying Tom Brady and Derek Jeter played a role in his decision to sign the 4-year extension now as opposed to waiting for next summer to sign for more money: “Those dudes are the epitome of winning.” pic.x.com/z8le3cugvk – 2:35 PM
Jalen Brunson says studying Tom Brady and Derek Jeter played a role in his decision to sign the 4-year extension now as opposed to waiting for next summer to sign for more money: “Those dudes are the epitome of winning.” pic.x.com/z8le3cugvk – 2:35 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Over a five-game stretch in the playoffs (Game 3 vs Philly vs. Game 1 vs. Indy) Jalen Brunson averaged:
42.0 points (on 50% shooting)
9.4 assists
3.6 rebounds
Averaged.
Think about that for a second. – 2:34 PM
Over a five-game stretch in the playoffs (Game 3 vs Philly vs. Game 1 vs. Indy) Jalen Brunson averaged:
42.0 points (on 50% shooting)
9.4 assists
3.6 rebounds
Averaged.
Think about that for a second. – 2:34 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Jalen Brunson in his first public comments on signing the extension since doing so, says he did it to give the Knicks more flexibility. Acknowledged there are “a lot of people” who don’t agree with him taking less money. But “I’m comfortable here,” he said. “This is home.” – 2:33 PM
Jalen Brunson in his first public comments on signing the extension since doing so, says he did it to give the Knicks more flexibility. Acknowledged there are “a lot of people” who don’t agree with him taking less money. But “I’m comfortable here,” he said. “This is home.” – 2:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
At his captaincy event, Jalen Brunson says his focus is on how Knicks can get better, ‘how we can get past the second round. (Improving on last season is) our goal.’ – 2:32 PM
At his captaincy event, Jalen Brunson says his focus is on how Knicks can get better, ‘how we can get past the second round. (Improving on last season is) our goal.’ – 2:32 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
At his captaincy event today, Jalen Brunson said several times that his parents, Rick and Sandra, raised him to be a leader. “Whatever I was going to do in life, I was going to lead,” he says. pic.x.com/potfqyly5c – 2:31 PM
At his captaincy event today, Jalen Brunson said several times that his parents, Rick and Sandra, raised him to be a leader. “Whatever I was going to do in life, I was going to lead,” he says. pic.x.com/potfqyly5c – 2:31 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson introduced as Knicks captain for the first time pic.x.com/awhtejks4j – 2:23 PM
Jalen Brunson introduced as Knicks captain for the first time pic.x.com/awhtejks4j – 2:23 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson starts his remarks at captaincy event by thanking owner James Dolan: “Your confidence in me and this team, it goes a long way…. The way you support us, it’s unmatched.” – 2:22 PM
Jalen Brunson starts his remarks at captaincy event by thanking owner James Dolan: “Your confidence in me and this team, it goes a long way…. The way you support us, it’s unmatched.” – 2:22 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Wow
Incredibly poignant tribute by Patrick Ewing for Jalen Brunson pic.x.com/rjjpqnxb8t – 2:22 PM
Wow
Incredibly poignant tribute by Patrick Ewing for Jalen Brunson pic.x.com/rjjpqnxb8t – 2:22 PM
Tina Cervasio @TinaCervasio
🏀While this event is to honor Jalen Brunson being named a #Knicks Captain for the first time in 6 years … it also feels like a celebration of @nyknicks history. Patrick Ewing and Allan Houston have arrived. Several current Knicks players of course. Mikal, Deuce… pic.x.com/r7jfh0tgxt – 2:16 PM
🏀While this event is to honor Jalen Brunson being named a #Knicks Captain for the first time in 6 years … it also feels like a celebration of @nyknicks history. Patrick Ewing and Allan Houston have arrived. Several current Knicks players of course. Mikal, Deuce… pic.x.com/r7jfh0tgxt – 2:16 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks holding an event at MSG to celebrate Jalen Brunson becoming team captain. Patrick Ewing with a seat in a front row that includes Tom Thibodeau appearing to be wearing a suit. – 2:10 PM
Knicks holding an event at MSG to celebrate Jalen Brunson becoming team captain. Patrick Ewing with a seat in a front row that includes Tom Thibodeau appearing to be wearing a suit. – 2:10 PM
Tina Cervasio @TinaCervasio
#Knicks Jalen Brunson Captain Event about to begin at @TheGarden … being broadcast live on @MSGNetworks. 🏀🫡 pic.x.com/tdiwx4rrna – 2:01 PM
#Knicks Jalen Brunson Captain Event about to begin at @TheGarden … being broadcast live on @MSGNetworks. 🏀🫡 pic.x.com/tdiwx4rrna – 2:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Here at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks are about to host an event for Jalen Brunson, who was named the 36th Team Captain in franchise history. pic.x.com/cd5gvgjns2 – 2:00 PM
Here at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks are about to host an event for Jalen Brunson, who was named the 36th Team Captain in franchise history. pic.x.com/cd5gvgjns2 – 2:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson signing autographs and taking photos at the @secondroundfdn event at the @BrooksBrothers store in White Plains pic.x.com/vq6aenmv2r – 6:53 PM
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson signing autographs and taking photos at the @secondroundfdn event at the @BrooksBrothers store in White Plains pic.x.com/vq6aenmv2r – 6:53 PM
More on this storyline
Ian Begley: Mikal Bridges, Miles McBride among the players on hand for Jalen Brunson’s captaincy event at MSG pic.x.com/x6fnlgfzgr -via Twitter @IanBegley / August 8, 2024
Ian Begley: Patrick Ewing among those on hand for Jalen Brunson event at MSG. NYK owner James Dolan, president Leon Rose, top executive William Wesley, head coach Tom Thibodeau also here pic.x.com/2i7fkgbwas -via Twitter @IanBegley / August 8, 2024
Kristian Winfield: Jalen Brunson: “Once this is all over, this whole thing, I’m getting back to work. That’s all I care about.” #Knicks -via Twitter @Krisplashed / August 8, 2024