Jalen Brunson prepares for season after NBA Finals MVP run

Following a 2026 championship victory with the New York Knicks, guard Jalen Brunson is shifting his focus toward the upcoming season. During the postseason, Brunson averaged 32.6 points in the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs and secured the Finals MVP award. Beyond his basketball commitments, Brunson is scheduled to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on September 26. He joins a small group of NBA players to host the program, including Bill Russell, Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James. Although the team celebrated their third title earlier this summer, Brunson stated that he moved past that phase following recent surgery and is now concentrating on defending the championship. The Knicks face a competitive Eastern Conference as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

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