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Before the 2025-26 season, Jalen Brunson performed as one of the NBA’s best guards. Now, he’s the face of the defending champions.
After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, Brunson enters the 2026-27 season with something he’s never had before: legitimate MVP expectations.
Brunson currently boasts almost every accolade: NBA champion, NBA Finals MVP, Eastern Conference Finals MVP, NBA Cup MVP. Entering next year, one of the most decorated players in basketball now has his sights set on the one accolade still missing on his resume. That’s the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award.
JALEN BRUNSON: A SEASON FOR THE AGES
Emirates NBA Cup MVP Eastern Conference Finals MVP NBA Finals MVP
The Knicks’ superstar is the FIRST player in NBA history to capture all three honors in the same season! pic.twitter.com/DSzaYVW1KD
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026
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