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Rick Brunson defends Jalen Brunson amid scuffle with De'Aaron Fox

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Rick Brunson defends Jalen Brunson amid scuffle with De'Aaron Fox
Summary

Rick Brunson addressed a recent scuffle involving his son, Jalen Brunson, and De'Aaron Fox during a joint interview on 'Good Morning America.' He emphasized that his role as a father always comes first, but he would defend any player in similar circumstances. This incident underscores the pressures faced by athletes at high levels of competition, which Rick finds surreal given Jalen's achievements. The discussions around this scuffle have sparked conversations about parental involvement in sports.

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  • •Rick Brunson spoke on 'Good Morning America' regarding his son's incident.
  • •The scuffle involved Jalen Brunson and De'Aaron Fox.
  • •Rick emphasized that he will always prioritize being a father.
  • •He noted the emotional challenges of watching Jalen compete at a high level.
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  • 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Rick Brunson on defending Jalen Brunson during scuffle with De'Aaron Fox: 'I'm always gonna be a father first'
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Rick Brunson on defending Jalen Brunson during scuffle with De'Aaron Fox: 'I'm always gonna be a father first'

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