Jalen Brunson reacts to being named captain of the New York Knicks | SNY

Newly named New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson reacts to the honor, talks taking his team-friendly extension, and explains what the addition of Mikal Bridges means to the team.
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[@DanJPall]

I’ve been a Knicks fan since 1991. JB might already be my favorite Knick ever. He’s up there with Ewing.

[@Chozin1]

Born in 91. JB is my favorite knick ever.

[@pops1pops178]

I agree

[@andrewjones2133]

Bernard King

[@wisdomlandkraficsjahmexico9599]

Yeah I watched every game from 89 to 2000 and that's all I know , my dad watched the Knicks when he was younger so .... But Ewing was the Apex for me , and now ... I think Ewing needs to make room

[@JoaquinTazabi]

@@DanJPall That's a difficult step for me, I'm a huge Pat Ewing fan, but the fact that I would even consider it speaks to the greatness of Brunson.

[@MattGreenleaf21]

I swear listening to Jalen speak makes me a better person. He’s so selfless and that’s why everyone loves him. We are stoked to have him as our Captain

[@Chozin1]

I just told myself I'm going to start treating every day like JB .

[@danielruiz1750]

Inspirational FS

[@Steady1100]

Congratulations to Rick and Sandra Brunson. They did an awesome job with Jalen who was born with the will to lead and WIN.❤❤❤

[@babywatt1964]

So rare in todays sports a humble superstar!

[@YellowFlash1001]

Congratulations, Jalen. Well deserved. MVP.

[@inigomontoya4032]

He was the captain all last year unofficially. Always considered him the man regardless of the announcement.

[@JoaquinTazabi]

This man has greatness in him. It's easy to say that based on output, but this press conference is displaying the thought process that precedes the physical manifestation. Very proud as a longtime Knicks fan to call him Captain.

[@verified.my2cents]

Jalen showing why he's the perfect player to be Captain. He simply exemplifies what a captain should be in both words and actions, every minute, every day. Salute.

[@bart2923]

Love JB as a player and a man of high character 🏀

[@Lamobotikus]

Jalen is a rare case when an athlete says "I want to win here" actually means exactly that with passion, and not to say what the fans want to hear

[@jamesshire-rg7gu]

a wonderful being, who is warm and down to earth. i am ecstatic he is Captain of my team! Let’s Go Knicks!!!

[@brendajenkins6080]

Congratulations Jalen it's an honor to have you head of the team 🧡💙🧡

[@shatayajefferson1786]

Congratulations Jalen, Well Deserved I'm so happy for you

[@DJBsplitg2ss]

Been a knicks fan forever… hard to believe he will play the prime of his career for us. Normally a player like this has always been on the opposing bench.

[@msfitbrown48]

This! Facts💯

[@DavidCargo-v7n]

Yes sir Captain JB, love the mind set. U will be a immortal in NY

[@Borinquenllc]

Great choice for Captain! ❤👏👏👏👏

[@wilt1007]

We love you Jalen, we get chills watching you play

[@RandomBurner]

Sometime by this decade’s end this guy will lead the Knicks to a championship

[@darlinebryant8873]

Great player and leader 🧡💙

[@brucelau2023]

Congratulations Jalen well deserved and we are proud of you man

[@wandacoca2300]

What a humble young man That God for you Mr Jalen !Go New York Go !

[@jay2775]

MVP is without a doubt congrats man go knicks

[@TheJehovaShalom]

Congrats, Jalen, well deserved. You're the MVP for a reason.

[@deshaunwilson4422]

Congratulations bro well deserved this guy will lead this franchise well no worries

[@crod79]

He is the SAVIOR!!!!!!

[@InJahWeTrust8]

brotherhood means more than money!! Especially when the execs go get ya brothers specifically

[@nickc7494]

Well deserved!!

[@user-vi5fn3kd4o]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 GO KNICKS BABY CAPT JALEN BRUNSON # 11

[@ericgarcia3231]

My favorite Knick of all time. It’s his city.

[@FittedInThe798]

Amazing how one small guard nobody wanted has brought back the Knicks from 25 years of hopelessness

[@MrBee-cp9pt]

Congratulations Captain.

[@jeseyurbaez689]

Lets go JB! 🐐

[@Taveras-Rafalex]

MY POINT GUARD! FINALLY WE HAVE 1 and he’s a 🐐

[@anybodycangetit-e1s]

We fans know you were the captain and leader of the team before any title was given 🫡

[@essammozeb5412]

Congratulations Jalen you are my hero

[@nellynel4583]

Congratulations to our Captain JB! 🧡💙🧡💙

[@newhoodie18]

My guy !!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 congratulations Cap !!

[@Shybreezy89]

Congratulations Jalen 👏👏, you are the reason that a championship 💍 is in the near future for us, orange and blue skies baby go New York Knicks 🏆 🤞 🏀 🔥 💯

[@chrispritchard898]

Well deserved

[@donalddemo]

I’ve been a Knicks fan since 1969. JB might already is my 2nd favorite Knick behind Clyde and Randle in middle of top 10 list with Monroe, Reed, King, Ewing, Mello, Houston and Sprewell . Honorable mention to DeBoushere, Oakley, Marbury. Starks and Zbo. Jalen is head of the Monster Team we have and Julius is the back bone. This is by far best team since 1973 and its younger then 73 team!

[@charlieking3115]

Congratulations Mr Brunson you Deserve it Captain. GO KNICKS

[@aidend-y7t]

so this is why we haven't had a podcast... JK happy for you JB you deserve it. gonna be a great year, excited to watch

[@BillWennington-u8x]

A true champion!!!

[@lesterbest6200]

Let's go Knicks!!!

[@Brandonmarshall19]

Well deserved... played his heart out every game last season

[@alot3185]

Jalen’s the captain now, LFG

[@stevegomes1969]

He was destined to be a Knick and will lead us to the promise land. 🏆

[@learhaynes1002]

Props to Jalen Brunson, our New York captain. Let's go knicks, let's strive for the championship.

[@user-hu2ed8oe8m]

Buddy was the captain since he stepped on the court for us. Glad its official.

[@PDmelody]

Bless up JB de GOLDEN CHILD 🫡🫡🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏🙏✌🏾✌🏾let’s go Knicks

[@KOR-EA-II]

Jalen. You are 2nd to no one!!! Well Deserved!!! 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡

[@DMiles718]

BIG BODY BRUNSON!!!.

[@bigtimetv9109]

humble dude

[@kg7ful]

WE'RE GOING TO RAISE #11'S JERSEY UP IN THE RAFTERS AT MSG ONE DAY IN THE FUTURE💯

[@miguelgutierrez8284]

Love it. Heard Jeter and Ewing were there. He fits in there mold. Brunson is a true captain.

[@breonwilliams7]

Man Congratulations to Jalen Brunson, it’s a well deserved accomplishment. 💯🔥 captain 🧑‍✈️

[@robertsmith-walls1424]

Jalen is a real true professional like ny captains before him Jeter willis and so on

[@elixerflow6068]

Love this. But guys, we can’t go another season, scratch that, we can’t go another Knicks interview without having reporters properly mic’d up like the players & coaches, etc are. Every time a media member asks a question there’s more white noise than being able to hear the full question. Cmon multi billion dollar industry can’t get sound correctly , are you kidding!?! If the whole next season will be like this it’s not gonna be cool at all. We want to clearly hear what everyone is saying. Hire someone to operate sound, heck I’ll come work for you guys and figure this out cuz we can’t take it anymore! 😱

[@franklin12ap]

Glad you said this... wondered if it was just me. Agree 💯

[@elixerflow6068]

@@franklin12apI’m with you 💯

[@BomaniUFG]

This guy is the greatest! Let’s go KNICKS!

[@optimistic_giants_fan]

That's my Captain

[@docschweitz7606]

This MAN will help erase an over 50 year NBA Championship drought here in NY. He will RE-make Madison Square into the "mecca" it once was. He will never do it alone, it takes a Real Team, but the parts are really getting into place to support him too. This MAN will be the impetus to push it over the edge!!! I've been waiting since 69 and 73. I am 65 yrs old. Best offensive guard , true penetrator into the paint, AND a Great 3 shooter. Clyde is all time overall better, but NOT offensively. This MAN is. Thank you Jalen, and your Dad moves me too!!!!! Yamma Gamma!!! Bring it On!! Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewjones2133]

I’m not surprised. Good for him.

[@debbysinclair9118]

So Happy for you .Blessings

[@BlazedxRican]

CONGRATULATIONS JB WELL DESERVED!

[@buabapeace420]

He's a good guy!

[@petep5207]

NYer who gave up on the Knicls long ago due to Dolan being the worst owner. But Brunson seems like a really standup guy and is a heck of a player. Definitely well-deserved.

[@davidnussbaum2813]

I’ve been a Knick fan since 1970. My favorite all time is Earl Monroe, but Jalen is now tied with Walt Frazier as #2 (The Pearl and Clyde are both Champions). But if Jalen wins one here with the Knicks, he becomes my #1 .

[@omarmokhtar7205]

Congrats, Jalen. Well deserved

[@bricksnation9650]

JB was the CAPTAIN, it's just official now.

[@cucch13]

Dont know why i get Jeter vibes from Jalen. Ive never felt more confident in a team winning it all than i do the Knicks this year.

[@kingofbloccs718]

My son better have that "C" on his jersey. Good work!

[@hard_tacklecb3660]

JALEN BRUNSON WILL BE THE MVP OF THE LEAGUE THIS SEASON .

[@melvinsmith2890]

Jalen Earned Being Captain Because He Refused To Lose And Played Out of His Mind Until He Got Hurt And Couldn't Go Anymore GO KNICKS

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Well deserved honor by Jalen Brunson.

[@Nytango45]

Congratulations Jalen well deserved New York is proud of you I know you will bring us a chip and retire a knick.

[@TruthSpeaker4]

I called it when we signed him 🎉🎉🎉🎉 people said we overpaid all i did was laugh because i knew the steal we were getting… 😆😆😆😆 Shoutout Jalen

[@ccintron29]

MSG cant afford to get these reporters mics or pass around a mic? Lol. Love JB!! Go Knicks!

[@escarlinegonzalez503]

The chosen one!

[@jasonfederice3041]

How mad is mark cuban right now ?

[@djbiography1198]

Big Mad!! 😅

[@marcbeausejour1504]

How is he mad if his squad just appeared in the Finals last season? I think the only way he'll be mad is if JB leads us to the title. Championship window is open now, we have a competent front office, solid staff, and hardworking players. We have the tools to make a title run.

[@ericgarcia3231]

@@marcbeausejour1504fluke vs real future

[@clutch7548]

@@ericgarcia3231Fluke? Luka is one of the greats…

[@ilrosso8612]

Dude, Mavs just made the Finals, something the Knicks haven't achieved since the last century lmao

[@DarrylAtkins]

Congratulations JB as captain for the NY KNICKS

[@stephonmorgan5954]

Yeah Yeah, congrates Captain Clutch word up ... BUNG !!! 💯🎯🗣️🔥🟠🔵

[@jrr59]

Media incoherent blah blah blah followed by great responses from the King of NY 🙌🏽 JB

[@SenseiNimbusHaze]

Goat of NY lets go Knicks!!!

[@Taveras-Rafalex]

My captain.

[@Luders-bq4ud]

Can you imagine if the Knicks win a championship next year with him?

[@yashwa24]

captain, can you upgrade reporters mics so we can hear the questions.. has been like this for years..if not, hmu ill donate a temu one

[@bossmula2122]

I think everyone should pay close attention to precious i think he's coming for blood he's gonna show his hometown of New York this is who i am i guarantee he wins six man of the year honors WE NEED MITCH TO STAY HEALTHY AND PLAY ATLEAST 70 GAMES THIS SEASON AND TRY HARD TO WIN DPOY

[@AmandaabnamA]

We love you Brunny!

[@robertolopez1616]

King of NY!

[@kissmills]

He talking specifically about Isaiah Thomas and the fact that IT didn’t get paid n got injured, Brunson not from the hood, he has book smarts and street smarts, he gonna make money regardless especially if he win in NY

[@seanfrank32]

Too bad we can't hear the questions

[@elixerflow6068]

Super frustrating that the questions are not audible 🤬it’s ridiculous, every year, it gotta stop . We love our team and the people covering them but cmon

[@wilt1007]

@@elixerflow6068been that way for a very long time too

[@applecarly714]

Would have been nice if we can hear the questions.

[@BrooklynBalla]

I thought they stopped doing captains in the NBA.Can’t remember the last time I saw “C” on a jersey.

[@josephmosca4919]

Best Knick Trade Ever, Ever…. Congrat JB❤

[@DJBsplitg2ss]

He was a free agent signing…. Not a trade

[@seanfrank32]

3:54 🥲

[@erikcintron8231]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@Mr.Springer]

You got our captain let’s go to war !!!

[@Remyp388]

Need a Mic 🎤 for the reporter can’t hear the questions

[@bronxroots6668]

Sick of dumbasses always bringing up money he could have gotten next year. Glad he said out loud “this was the most amount of money I could get with this extension”! He didn’t leave money on the table!! If he took 4 yrs for $130 mill, that would be leaving money on the table!! Glad to hear him explain clearly his rational for taking the extension he signed for!!

[@jrr59]

Well said

[@joesantiago3180]

We pouring honey on you goat