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Stephen A.’s APOLOGY to Jalen Brunson 😯 Grateful for bringing the Knicks a championship | First Take
Jalen Brunson joins Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, Jay Williams and Shae Cornette on First Take after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals to clinch the franchise’s first championship since 1973. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: #ESPN #NBA #FirstTake
@hemzgumanab8217
June 15, 2026 at 10:32 pm
The champ off balance make shot Jalen Bronson..
@willgrip1254
June 15, 2026 at 10:33 pm
I just hope Brunson gets the respect from the refs next year like other star players. Hopefully not let players grab him by back of head while not looking or walk in his landing zone and get a call or two that he deserves. I never seen someone get beat up on the court. He a champ with out the games be called fairly.
@jefff8467
June 15, 2026 at 10:33 pm
How did he make a living out of being a obnoxious loud mouth annoying person? Stephen A.
@Publicboner
June 15, 2026 at 10:34 pm
SAS has a bad relationship with NBA players
@DrizzyDray-j9k
June 15, 2026 at 10:36 pm
Props to Stephen A for coming out and apologising, now WHERES BECKY HAMMON
@Mister_Softee
June 15, 2026 at 10:36 pm
He’s gotta be approaching the territory of top-10 guard of all time. And he’s still in his 20s.
@FilipeSwave
June 15, 2026 at 10:36 pm
Jalen stood on bidness before it was over he said and imma still tell you every time I see you. mane real 🥷 😂💯
@CYCLONE4499
June 15, 2026 at 10:37 pm
Brunson is just a legit good dude.
Im happy for him and im a cavs fan.
Enjoy every moment bro.
@jerichofawkes1911
June 15, 2026 at 10:38 pm
Very happy for Brunson. As a Suns fan, I’m happy their drought is over, and for our two former players, Bridges, and Shamet.
@do3807
June 15, 2026 at 10:39 pm
That missed Hart lay-up was a kick in the chest, but Anunoby clutched up the squad rallied. They didn’t let Hart’s confidence get shook
@dengtheman9407
June 15, 2026 at 10:40 pm
He doubted Jalen Brunson, he attacked Josh Hart, he RIPPED INTO Mikal Bridges. Now all of a sudden he loves all of them. What a fake human being Stephen A Smith is.
@RS-qy8pk
June 15, 2026 at 10:43 pm
You dont need to be a high draft pick to be a leader and good player.
Thats why i like Brunson and Jokic.
@jdash24ful
June 15, 2026 at 10:47 pm
This why you shouldn’t doubt people because when you do that to a highly motivated person you create a monster
@markbartoszek8585
June 15, 2026 at 10:47 pm
This guy is clutch. Shows up in big moments, unlike some other “superstars.” Congrats to JB!
@goke313
June 15, 2026 at 10:48 pm
Can’t wait for Lamar to get on First Take days after winning Super Bowl 61
@tedmichael7467
June 15, 2026 at 10:55 pm
Jalen Brunson, class act & champion. Stephen A, overpaid clown.
@badacid6774
June 15, 2026 at 10:57 pm
He once said Brunson is too small in carrying the team to championship. Really?? Then what of Steph Curry then??
@Yashiro1031
June 15, 2026 at 10:57 pm
I strongly believe we are living in the matrix.
@jamarcusblue3804
June 15, 2026 at 10:59 pm
The east always the best because they played defense
@AndrewTaylorJr
June 15, 2026 at 11:04 pm
Congrats to Brunson!! I’m not a past fan, not for any particular reason, he just hasn’t been a player I’ve watched, but I like his attitude. Happy to see he got a chip, who knows, he may get more.
@jkraks
June 15, 2026 at 11:06 pm
Stephen A star stuck hahah
@thegreatestfinesser2338
June 15, 2026 at 11:08 pm
Let’s face it Kat taught Wemby a basketball lesson and forced him out his game happy for New York and Kat and Brunson specifically 🫡🫡🫡
@juliantaveras7016
June 15, 2026 at 11:18 pm
MVP MADE THROUGH TOWNS SHOULDERS….
@juliantaveras7016
June 15, 2026 at 11:22 pm
Himself is sure is not real MVP, some who doesn’t is team player , don’t deserve MVP, congrat to the team s mature,,,
@nathan-wv3zz
June 15, 2026 at 11:23 pm
He gon be the next free throw merchant😂