EXCLUSIVE Interview with 2026 NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson
About this episode
Jalen Brunson reflects on his basketball journey from high school to the NBA, sharing insights on his career and experiences.
Jalen Brunson joins Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson to reflect on his journey from being named Illinois Mr. Basketball at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, to growing up around the NBA and the Chicago Bulls during his father Rick Brunson's playing and coaching career. He looks back on his championship run at Villanova Wildcats men's basketball, being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and eventually helping lead the New York Knicks to an NBA championship. Brunson also shares stories about playing alongside Derrick Rose, his early years in Dallas, the passion of Knicks fans, his foundation, and life after winning it all. (Recorded on June 30, 2026)
People in this episode
Hosts: Cam Smith, K.C. Johnson
Guest: Jalen Brunson
Topics covered
- NBA
- basketball journey
- championships
- player interviews
- Chicago Bulls
- New York Knicks
- sports
Keywords
- Jalen Brunson
- NBA Finals MVP
- Chicago Bulls
- New York Knicks
- Villanova
- Dallas Mavericks
- basketball
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Villanova Wildcats men's basketball, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks
Places: Illinois, Adlai E. Stevenson High School
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