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New York Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks fans have one clear beef with the The Post's Mount Postmore selections
The Post kicked off its 15-part Most Postmore series Wednesday, starting with our selections for the Knicks. And as you'd expect with one of the most passionate fan bases in sports, the list elicited a range of reactions. The biggest gripe in response to the list — which featured Patrick Ewing, Jalen Brunson, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed — was the inclusion of Brunson. Despite his tremendous output since arriving at MSG, Brunson has only spent three seasons in New York and hasn't reached the Finals, which appears to be the most common argument against No. 11.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jalen Brunson's ‘confused' tweet sends Knicks fans spiraling before shock reality TV reveal
'Law & Order: SVU' isn't the only show in Jalen Brunson's TV rotation. The star Knicks guard sent fans spiraling Tuesday after cryptically posting on X, 'I am genuinely confused.' As responses from Knicks fans poured in, many asking what's going on, Brunson, 28, cleared the air and dropped a villa-sized bombshell. 6 Knicks star Jalen Brunson sent fans into a tizzy after a cryptic tweet in June 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 6 Brunson then clarified he was speaking about the reality dating show 'Love Island.' Ben Symons/PEACOCK 'Damn my bad yall, I was talking about love island,' the two-time All-Star wrote in a follow-up post. Brunson, widely known for his Mariska Hargitay and 'Law & Order' fandom, was referencing the global phenomenon and reality TV dating franchise 'Love Island.' The seventh season of the U.S. installment premiered on Peacock earlier this month and is hosted by 'Vanderpump Rules' alum Ariana Madix. 6 Jalen Brunson is known for being a superfan of 'Law & Order: SVU.' Getty Images for Tribeca Festival 6 The seventh season of 'Love Island' recently premiered and is hosted by Ariana Madix. Ben Symons/Peacock Brunson's tweets follow what's been a wild start to the offseason for the Knicks, who were defeated by the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals in six. Days later, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons. 6 The Knicks' offseason began after their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Pacers. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 6 The Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau in June 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The team, stonewalled by other organizations to speak with their head coaches — including the Mavericks' Jason Kidd— are slated to meet with Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown about the coaching vacancy this week. Though unclear whether the candidates' TV preferences will be addressed in the interview process, Brunson isn't the only New York sports star captivated by 'Love Island.' When speaking to the media Wednesday, Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito quipped that he and rookie teammate Jaxson Dart 'might go on 'Love Island,'' The Post's Paul Schwartz reported. 'We've talked about it,' the New Jersey native added. Surely there's room for more at Casa Amor.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Thought we lost you bro" - Jalen Brunson's cryptic post goes viral, sparks tension among New York Knicks fans
Jalen Brunson's cryptic post goes viral, sparks tension among New York Knicks fans (Image Credit: Getty Images) Jalen Brunson posted a cryptic message on X, and it drew every New York Knicks fan's attention. Fans got worried if there had been some strategic change in the teams' lineup surrounding Brunson. Brunson clarified his post later, which drew mixed reactions from fans. A fan thought that he had lost Brunson to another team and commented, 'I thought we lost you, bro.' Brunson played 83 games in total, including regular season and playoffs. With consistent clutch performances, he won the 2025 NBA Clutch Player of the Year award. Jalen Brunson's humor goes wrong, leaves his fans worried due to his cryptic post Jalen Brunson is enjoying his offseason as of now and has various leisure activities at hand. He recently gave a peek into what is keeping him engaged by dropping a one-liner on X. He wrote, 'I am genuinely confused' The four-word message could mean anything to X users, and they also became as confused as Brunson's intriguing post. Thankfully, he was referring only to a dating show on TV where his namesake Jalen Brown is appearing. Clarifying his post, which had drawn 3M views by the time of writing this piece, he wrote: 'Damn my bad yall, I was talking about love island' The post had left fans confused as well, and left them worried. Most of them thought he got traded, which was actually not true. A fan wrote, 'Captain. Please don't scare us like that man.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo Referring to trade rumors, one fan commented, 'We thought you got traded to Washington' The out-of-context post didn't sit well with one fan, and he shared his frustration, saying: 'Normalize adding more context to taken you 2.7 seconds to type "of what this love island episode is about" after the word confused on the original after typing it just now I realize it takes 1.175 seconds to do it' Another comment was, 'God Damn Jalen I thought we lost you bro' Some fans got curious and talked back to the New York Knicks star and asked about his thoughts on some of the couples performing in Love Island. There were a few others who wanted him to work harder in the gym and spend less time on television shows. Jalen Brunson gave award-winning performances in 2025 season Just like with this post on X, Jalen Brunson captured everyone's attention on the court during the regular season and playoffs with his exceptional performances. He was given 35.4 minutes per game on average during the regular season, in which he pitched in 26 PPG. It made him the 8th highest NBA scorer in the regular season. Brunson emerged as one of the promising stars in the regular season. He was named the Eastern Conference All-Star starter. His consistent clutch performances (5.6PPG in the clutch) and 52 FGs earned him the NBA Clutch Player of the Year title. Alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, he was selected for the All-NBA Second Team. Also Read: Why New York Knicks can eye this low-cost option to pair with Jalen Brunson in backcourt? The good news is that all is well in Jalen Brunson's world. The fans worrying over his post indicate his growing popularity, which he has amassed over the years. With his breakthrough performances, he has solidified himself as a valuable player for the New York Knicks. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"Kevin Durant will be a guy who will give you some help" - Magic believes KD could be the answer to the Knicks' woes
"Kevin Durant will be a guy who will give you some help" - Magic believes KD could be the answer to the Knicks' woes originally appeared on Basketball Network. New York basketball experienced an incredible resurgence this year after the NY Knicks made a memorable run to the Eastern Conference Finals before falling to the Indiana Pacers. Despite the loss, the City That Never Sleeps was rumbling again, with celebrities and fans packing Madison Square Garden to watch their beloved team play. Advertisement However, whatever momentum the team gained this postseason has abruptly stopped with the front office's decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. With the Knicks facing an uncertain future as their attempts to secure interviews with potential candidates have been rejected, the team appears to be in a state of chaos. However, amidst all this uncertainty and turmoil, there is one player who could potentially bring stability and hope to the franchise: Kevin Durant. According to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, the future first-ballot Hall of Famer could be the player the Knicks need to bring them to the next level. A team in need of another superstar While New York has two bona fide studs, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, playing alongside OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges, the combination wasn't enough to take them to the league's biggest stage. Magic said adding KD to the mix could give the Knicks a quintet sufficient to compete for the Larry O'Brien trophy. Advertisement "The Knicks are too slow. They're not going to beat Indiana next year or these other teams. They've got to get a little faster. And to me, Kevin Durant will allow them to get faster and be a guy that can help Brunson in the fourth quarter," the Hall of Famer said on Get Up. With Brunson, the Knicks have one of the most lethal crunchtime performers the league has seen. However, the team's overreliance on him eventually wore him down, limiting his effectiveness in the later stages of games. Adding a player like Durant, who is known for his clutch performances and ability to take over games in crucial moments, could alleviate some of that pressure off Jalen. "You're relying on Brunson so much. One guy can't get you there. You've got to give him some help. Kevin Durant would be a guy who will give you some help on the offensive end. Plus, he's able to put the teams that they play against in foul trouble," Buck added. "I like Kevin Durant playing with the Knicks. I really do. A champion — he can teach the other guys how to win the championship. That would be important." Although Durant is already 36, he remains one of the most potent scorers in the league, averaging 26.6 points on 52 percent shooting this season. But with the Phoenix Suns looking to change things up after missing the playoffs this year, Kevin's future with the Suns is in limbo. Advertisement Related: "Yeah, they'll probably have to do something" - Bird says the NBA will be forced to move the 3-point line back if high volume continues Coaching situation Another issue the Knicks have to resolve is their lack of a head coach. Another Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley, recently went on air to rant about the team's lack of a succession plan, sentiments with which Magic agreed. "You have to have a plan. If you're going to fire the man, you have to have at least somebody in mind that you can get to come and fill his position — Tom Thibodeau's position. But it seems like they didn't have a plan in place," Johnson expressed. "If you got turned down by all these other teams who won't give you permission, then you've got to now turn to guys like him — (Mike) Malone from Denver, who just got fired — who is a championship coach. So there's guys out here." Advertisement The Knicks have a busy offseason ahead of them, and the moves they make will likely determine the franchise's future success. They already have some outstanding players, but without a savvy coach at the helm, it will be difficult for New York to make any significant progress. Related: Magic on how the Knicks mishandled the Thibodeau firing: "I can't believe they didn't have a plan in place" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Knicks' Jalen Brunson talks firing of Tom Thibodeau, what former coach has meant to his career
It's been more than a week since the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, and while the basketball world and players like Josh Hart have voiced their thoughts on the job Thibodeau has done for the team, we haven't heard from team captain Jalen Brunson. Brunson was very close to Thibodeau, with his father Rick Brunson working as Thibodeau's assistant with the Bulls, Timberwolves and Knicks. When the Knicks were ousted from the NBA Playoffs after Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Brunson defended his coach when asked about Thibodeau's ability to get this team over the top. Advertisement However, the organization decided to go in a different direction and Brunson has finally spoken for the first time after the decision on the June 12 episode of the Roommates Show, his podcast with Hart. Both players spoke about the firing and what Thibodeau meant to them. 'We want to give a shoutout to Thibs, man, you know, especially for myself,' Hart started. 'He helped make me into the player I am. I had a lot of instability in the early part of my career and he gave me that stability and that opportunity to flourish as a player in the league, a starter in the league, so I'm always going to be forever grateful for him. "This is always a tough part of the NBA because you grow relationships not just on the court but off the court and personal relationships, so I always got love for him. It's always tough when there's a coaching change." Brunson, who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and only had a coach change on him once when Rick Carlisle resigned to sign with the Pacers, so this is uncharted territory for the All-Star guard. Brunson chose to highlight what Thibodeau has done for his career since signing with New York. Advertisement 'This is my first firing. Obviously, I've known him my entire life, but I remember having conversations and moments with him in 8th grade when we moved to Chicago. And to see where he helped me become two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA. The things he's done for me individually, I'm so grateful for," Brunson said. "He had that confidence in me that I knew I had, but it's great to see someone push me to be better…. to have Thibs, and to do what he did for my career, I'm so grateful and thankful for. Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself and my career.' When both were asked if they had any inkling that the firing would happen or if Thibodeau was on the hot seat, Hart who has had multiple coaching changes in his eight-year career, put it best. "We had a really good year. It didn't end how we wanted it to end. Sometimes when the season doesn't end the way you expect it to, there's always changes. Whether that's coaches, players," Hart said. "Thibs is my sixth coach in eight years. The NBA coaching profession is tough. Whenever you don't finish the way you expect, there's always gonna be changes. That one was a tough one. There should be nothing but praise for him and his time in New York.' 'I agree. 100 percent,' Brunson responded. Advertisement Thibodeau joined the Knicks ahead of the 2019-20 season, and in five seasons, he amassed a 226-174 record in the regular season, going 24-23 in the playoffs. He coached the Knicks to the playoffs in four of his five seasons, had back-to-back 50-win seasons and took New York to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Whoever becomes the next coach of the Knicks will have big shoes to fill. "[Thibodeau] took that job when the Knicks were just buns," Hart, who was traded to the Knicks in 2023, said. "They were 20 wins. He got that job for five years, made the playoffs in four years, first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years. He helped Knicks basketball go back to the top level in the league. He should get a lot of credit for the foundation that he built."
