Jalen Brunson Says He Has More to Prove After Winning NBA Championship
Leading the New York Knicks to the franchise's first NBA championship since 1973 was not enough to satisfy star Jalen Brunson.
Jalen Brunson, the star player of the New York Knicks, recently won his first NBA championship in 1973. While the achievement brings him a sense of confidence, the 2026 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player insists he still has more to prove in his career. He stated, "It will be the same. It’s something that I get to walk around with and think about when I’m — when I need to give myself a little confidence, or whatever, just in certain situations.
But my approach and everything has to be the same." Brunson emphasized that winning the championship does not mark the end of his journey, as he believes there is still much more to accomplish. With at least three more seasons remaining on his $156.5 million contract with the Knicks, Brunson is looking forward to the upcoming challenges the team will face.
His mother, Sandra, noted that while the family celebrated the championship, Brunson is already focused on what lies ahead. The Knicks are expected to open their preseason schedule against the Washington Wizards on October 8th at Madison Square Garden.
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