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Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s swipe to haters at City Hall: ‘Don’t have to say s–t to them’

NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spoke at City Hall during the New York Knicks championship parade. He told detractors that when negative opinions are proven wrong, "You don't have to say s–t to them!" The team won its first NBA title in 53 years.

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New details reveal Brunson ended a playful feud with Elmo and that the Knicks defeated San Antonio for the title.

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  1. Jalen Brunson Addresses Critics at Knicks Championship Parade

    NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spoke at City Hall during the New York Knicks championship parade. He told detractors that when negative opinions are proven wrong, "You don't have to say s–t to them!" The team won its first NBA title in 53 years.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jalen Brunson stated, "You don't have to say s*** to them!" regarding his detractors.
    • The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.
    • The Knicks defeated San Antonio to secure the title.
    • Millions of people attended the ticker-tape parade in New York City.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The parade was the largest ticker-tape parade and party in the history of the city.
    • Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game in the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
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  2. Jalen Brunson Addresses Critics at Knicks Championship Parade

    NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spoke at City Hall during the New York Knicks championship parade on Thursday. He told detractors that when negative opinions are proven wrong, "You don't have to say s–t to them!" The team won its first NBA title in 53 years.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jalen Brunson spoke to critics at City Hall during the New York Knicks championship parade on Thursday.
    • The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.
    • Brunson stated that when negative opinions are proven wrong, "You don't have to say s–t to them!"

    Still unconfirmed:

    • More than 1 million fans celebrated the Knicks championship.
    • Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart made Stephen A. Smith admit he was wrong during a podcast taping.
    • Jalen Brunson commented that Luka Doncic "tries" when playing defense.
    confidence 90%

  3. Jalen Brunson addresses critics at Knicks championship parade

    NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spoke to critics at City Hall during the New York Knicks championship parade on Thursday. He stated that when negative opinions are proven wrong, "You don't have to say s–t to them!" The team celebrated its first NBA title in 53 years.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jalen Brunson stated, "You don't have to say s–t to them!" when addressing skeptics.
    • The New York Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years.
    • Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP.
    • The championship parade took place Thursday morning and passed through the Canyon of Heroes.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Brunson's remarks referenced a 2023 comment by Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon regarding his status as a 1A leader.
    • Brunson's comments were unprompted.
    • The crowd chanted MVP as Brunson approached the microphone.
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