Fan thanks Jalen Brunson's mother after NBA Finals Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
During Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Joe Clements expressed gratitude to Sandra Brunson, mother of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, in the stands in San Antonio. Clements thanked her for raising a player he referred to as a 'franchise changer.' The moment was captured on video, which has since gone viral, attracting 1.7 million views and many comments from fans hailing Sandra as the 'Queen of NYC.' The Knicks are competing in the NBA Finals, aiming for their first title in decades.
- •Joe Clements thanks Sandra Brunson after Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- •Video of the interaction has garnered 1.7 million views online.
- •Clements praised her son, Jalen Brunson, as a key player for the Knicks.
- •The Knicks are competing for their first championship title in years.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Clements happened to be sitting near Sandra …
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