“With that bonus, we could’ve finished my basement,” Jalen Brunson HILARIOUSLY got called by own father at 3PT competition

Jalen Brunson overall had quite an impressive outing during this year's NBA All Star weekend.

“With that bonus, we could’ve finished my basement,” Jalen Brunson HILARIOUSLY got called by own father at 3PT competition

New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (via Open Source/X)

On Saturday at the All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, Jalen Brunson, the point guard for the New York Knicks, debuted in the NBA Three-Point Contest. However, he was among the first players eliminated from the event, and it appeared that some fans in attendance were rooting against the Knicks star.

In a recent episode of The Roommates Show, Jalen Brunson, alongside his New York teammate Josh Hart, disclosed an intriguing incident. While at the NBA Three-Point Contest, he overheard someone in the crowd hurling insults at him, labeling him an “effing b*m.” To his surprise, upon turning around, he discovered that the voice belonged to none other than his own father, Rick Brunson. Clearly, Rick was not pleased with Jalen’s performance.

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Glancing back to discern the source of the taunts, Jalen discovered that the individual heckling him was none other than his own father, Rick Brunson. He was very displeased with Jalen’s performance. The latter said,

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I heard some dude behind the bench, some bald guy sitting behind the bench, I heard, ‘Yo, you effing bum, who said that? My dad. He was like, with that bonus, we could have finished my basement.

Despite the criticism from his father, Brunson delivered a formidable performance in the first round of the event, tallying 24 points. Typically, such a score would secure advancement, but the competition in Indianapolis was exceptionally fierce. Every participant in the first round managed to score at least 20 points, with four individuals tying at the top with 26 points each. Ultimately, Damian Lillard, the star from the Milwaukee Bucks, clinched victory in the event for the second time in his career.

Jalen Brunson reveals the reason he left the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson, who signed a lucrative contract with the New York Knicks in 2022, has established himself as one of the NBA’s top guards. He’s had a standout season, building on his impressive performance in the previous year. Despite the opportunity for a contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, he opted for the Knicks. Brunson recently shared insights into his career journey, including contract negotiations and team success.

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Jalen Brunson, during an appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast, discussed the circumstances leading to his move from the Dallas Mavericks to the New York Knicks. He affirmed his desire to remain with the Mavericks, the team that drafted him.

I really did want to stay in Dallas. I think before my fourth season in Dallas, my last season in Dallas, we tried to extend our contract. Whatever we can get, the most we can get was, like, 4 years and $55 million. We wanted to do that. I wanted to stay there.

Jalen Brunson initially envisioned a long-term stint with the Dallas Mavericks, where he had hoped to his role alongside Luka Doncic. However, his representation at CAA encouraged him to explore other options, while he prioritized financial security. Despite uncertainties, Brunson remained committed to the Mavericks but eventually made the career-defining decision to join the New York Knicks. Now a pivotal player for the Knicks, he excels as a floor general while enjoying significant success, with the added dynamic of his father, Rick, serving as an assistant coach.

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