Jalen Brunson joins Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, Jay Williams and Shae Cornette on First Take after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals to clinch the franchise’s first championship since 1973.
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@NyCLensView
June 16, 2026 at 2:12 am
The nerve to tell him after he wins the NBA FINALS! Im sure if we lost he be running his mouth. We believed in Brunson YOU didnt!! KNICKS IN 5!!!
@GrudgeMatch5
June 16, 2026 at 2:26 am
Free Pizza’s, free Train rides, no Tolls, free Hot Dogs from the street vendors, free Cab, Uber and Lyft fares…you name it, it’s given to the man…for FREE!
@anon2414
June 16, 2026 at 2:26 am
Can’t wait to see the fire wemby comes back with. This is his arch.
@pick3374
June 16, 2026 at 2:27 am
Marketing Opportunity missed: David vs Goliath
@oliverj.decastro7926
June 16, 2026 at 2:27 am
“I will still…let you know everytime I see you” 💀💀
@EricRacoosin
June 16, 2026 at 2:28 am
Van Jalen
@Kramer0204
June 16, 2026 at 2:29 am
We have sexism, racism, but Stephen A showing heightism.
@Scott_G_415
June 16, 2026 at 2:30 am
Is Brunson better than Prime James Harden?
@ROutmyway
June 16, 2026 at 2:31 am
I too felt brunson was not what would put us at thus point…boy was i wrong.Hes actually alot more than I couldve hope for from any superstar ..his contract situation was unreal leaving millions so the team can come 1st…wow !!! Thats team mentality by any measure. I salute you Mr Brunson.aka Captain clutch aka Brunson burner.aka NBA Finals MVP…cant wait till next year. 1 more thing please tell the knicks lower playoffs tickets..😊
@rameezraja5566
June 16, 2026 at 2:32 am
Such a thorn in the flesh for opponents
@hemzgumanab8217
June 16, 2026 at 2:32 am
The champ off balance make shot Jalen Bronson..
@willgrip1254
June 16, 2026 at 2:33 am
I just hope Brunson gets the respect from the refs next year like other star players. Hopefully not let players grab him by back of head while not looking or walk in his landing zone and get a call or two that he deserves. I never seen someone get beat up on the court. He a champ with out the games be called fairly.
@jefff8467
June 16, 2026 at 2:33 am
How did he make a living out of being a obnoxious loud mouth annoying person? Stephen A.
@Publicboner
June 16, 2026 at 2:34 am
SAS has a bad relationship with NBA players
@DrizzyDray-j9k
June 16, 2026 at 2:36 am
Props to Stephen A for coming out and apologising, now WHERES BECKY HAMMON
@Mister_Softee
June 16, 2026 at 2:36 am
He’s gotta be approaching the territory of top-10 guard of all time. And he’s still in his 20s.
@FilipeSwave
June 16, 2026 at 2:36 am
Jalen stood on bidness before it was over he said and imma still tell you every time I see you. mane real 🥷 😂💯
@CYCLONE4499
June 16, 2026 at 2:37 am
Brunson is just a legit good dude.
Im happy for him and im a cavs fan.
Enjoy every moment bro.
@jerichofawkes1911
June 16, 2026 at 2:38 am
Very happy for Brunson. As a Suns fan, I’m happy their drought is over, and for our two former players, Bridges, and Shamet.
@do3807
June 16, 2026 at 2:39 am
That missed Hart lay-up was a kick in the chest, but Anunoby clutched up the squad rallied. They didn’t let Hart’s confidence get shook
@dengtheman9407
June 16, 2026 at 2:40 am
He doubted Jalen Brunson, he attacked Josh Hart, he RIPPED INTO Mikal Bridges. Now all of a sudden he loves all of them. What a fake human being Stephen A Smith is.
@RS-qy8pk
June 16, 2026 at 2:43 am
You dont need to be a high draft pick to be a leader and good player.
Thats why i like Brunson and Jokic.
@jdash24ful
June 16, 2026 at 2:47 am
This why you shouldn’t doubt people because when you do that to a highly motivated person you create a monster
@markbartoszek8585
June 16, 2026 at 2:47 am
This guy is clutch. Shows up in big moments, unlike some other “superstars.” Congrats to JB!
@goke313
June 16, 2026 at 2:48 am
Can’t wait for Lamar to get on First Take days after winning Super Bowl 61