Texas cop shoves Knicks’ Jalen Brunson during championship celebration

A video emerged showing Bexar County deputy sheriff pushing Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during the team's NBA championship celebration on June 13, 2026. The incident occurred on the Spurs' home court as Brunson, who scored 45 points in the decisive game, was preparing for a champagne celebration. In the video, Brunson appears indignant while being approached by the officer, as teammates and family react. The Knicks are set for a ticker-tape parade in New York on June 19 amid concerns over potential violence from recent celebrations, where several incidents occurred including a shooting. Representative Claudia Tenney raised issues about safety at the parade and made remarks about Brunson’s family background.

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