League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Brunson insists Knicks must avoid complacency after first championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Brunson insists Knicks must avoid complacency after first championship

Summary

At the New York Knicks' media day on September 28, Jalen Brunson emphasized the importance of not becoming complacent as they prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Coming off their first championship since 1973, Brunson highlighted the need for a renewed focus as the team aims to repeat. He indicated that early season performance will be crucial in establishing the team's mindset. Teammate Karl-Anthony Towns echoed the sentiment, expressing the need for discipline and execution as they embark on the new campaign. Training camp is set to begin soon, with the Knicks looking to build off last year's success.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Brunson calls for a new mindset after Knicks' championship win.
•He averaged 28.4 points per game during the playoffs last season.
•Towns stresses the need for greater discipline to repeat as champions.
•Knicks training camp is set to start next month.
•Early season performance will reveal the team's direction.

Latest Updates

5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Brunson says NBA champion Knicks can't get satisfaction

What they're saying

"
Jalen Brunson says the reigning champion New York Knicks, coming off their first NBA title since 1973, cannot become complacent in trying to repeat the feat in the upcoming campaign.Brunson, however, stressed that after ending the long Knicks title drought, this season will be a different quest.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

New York Knicks NBA Basketball