Jalen Brunson, the standout for the New York Knicks, delivered remarkable performances throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Brunson and the Knicks showcased their strength by defeating both the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics in the playoff series, successfully eliminating them from contention. However, their remarkable journey hit a snag against the Indiana Pacers.
Entering Game 6 of the conference finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Knicks were down 2-3 in the series. Despite their determined efforts, they came up short, which ultimately marked the end of their championship aspirations for this season. In the post-game interview, Brunson responded to a question about whether he still believed in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s capability to lead the team.
“Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he’s the right guy. Yes. Come on,” Brunson said.
Jalen Brunson walks out of press conference after reporter asks him if Thibs is the "right guy" for the Knicks pic.twitter.com/5VD3pvWfJ3
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Following his remarks, Brunson exited the press conference visibly disappointed. Under Thibodeau’s leadership as head coach, the Knicks have emerged as a competitive force in the NBA. Known for his intense coaching style and defensive strategies, Thibodeau has focused on cultivating a team culture based on hard work and resilience. In the current season, he has led the Knicks to their first conference finals appearance in 25 years.
Jalen Brunson Talks About Belief In The Team’s Core
Brunson played for 34 minutes in Game 6 against the Pacers, scoring 19 points while providing seven assists and grabbing two rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns also had an impressive performance, recording a double-double with 22 points, two assists, and 14 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Knicks lost the game with a final score of 108-125. During the post-game interview, Brunson reflected on his confidence in the team’s core.
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“No one sees the things me & him (KAT) see every day, the type of people we have, the workers we have, that’s what gives me confidence. I don’t really care what people think about us on the outside. I know what we got,” Brunson said.
"No one sees the things me & him (KAT) see every day, the type of people we have, the workers we have, that's what gives me confidence
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"I don't really care what people think about us on the outside. I know what we got"
–– Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/VdBShGbpdF
Brunson played 65 games this season and averaged 26.0 points, 7.3 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game.
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