Jalen Brunson discusses wrist injury and surgery after Knicks' championship run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Jalen Brunson revealed he suffered a wrist injury during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, which later required surgery. Despite his discomfort, he led the New York Knicks to their first championship in over 50 years, earning Finals MVP honors for his performance. Brunson noted that he delayed surgery to finish the season strong and completed the procedure soon after the victory celebrations. His injury and subsequent surgery may impact his recovery ahead of the upcoming regular season.
- •Brunson injured his left wrist in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- •He delayed surgery to avoid interrupting the team's playoff run.
- •Won Finals MVP while leading the Knicks to a championship.
- •Surgery occurred after the team's victory celebrations.
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