Texas cop shoves Knicks’ Jalen Brunson during championship celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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.
- •Knicks celebrated their first NBA title since 1973 on June 13.
- •Brunson named Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the decisive game.
- •Video shows a deputy sheriff pushing Brunson during celebrations.
- •Concerns arise over potential violence at the Knicks' parade.
- •Ticker-tape parade scheduled for June 19 in New York City.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Cop Pushes Knicks’ Jalen Brunson During Celebration in Newly Surfaced Clip
"A video making the rounds on social media shows a Texas cop pushing New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson as the team celebrated its NBA title.
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