Becky Hammon refuses to apologize for Jalen Brunson '1A' comment after Knicks win title: 'He's an outlier' (opens original article in a new tab)

Becky Hammon did not apologize for her 2023 '1A' comment about Jalen Brunson after the Knicks won the 2026 NBA title, calling him an outlier who proved his critics wrong. Brunson and his teammates, including Mikal Bridges, credited her comments as motivation, while Brunson chose not to address his critics directly.

• Becky Hammon refused to apologize for calling Jalen Brunson '1A' in 2023 after the Knicks won the 2026 NBA title
• Hammon stated Brunson proved to be an outlier by leading the Knicks to their first championship since 1973
• Mikal Bridges said Hammon's comments fueled Brunson to perform well during the playoffs
• Brunson chose not to respond to critics, stating that proving them wrong was sufficient