Jalen Brunson aims to move past Becky Hammon's criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Jalen Brunson expressed a desire to move beyond criticism from Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, who suggested he is not a 1A star due to his size. During the Knicks' championship run in the 2026 Playoffs, the discourse surrounding Hammon's comments resurfaced despite Brunson's success. He quietly used the feedback as motivation, leading the Knicks to their first title in 52 years. Brunson has refrained from directly addressing the remarks but made clear his focus is on performance rather than past critiques.
- •Becky Hammon criticized Brunson's status during the playoffs.
- •Brunson led the Knicks to their first title in 52 years.
- •He has avoided directly commenting on Hammon's remarks.
- •Brunson aims to focus on his game rather than past criticism.
- •The Knicks' victory adds to the conversation about smaller superstars.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson wants to move past Becky Hammon's criticism of him not being a 1A star
"Jalen Brunson proved Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon's analysis wrong, and he just wants to get past it.
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