Ex-Knick calls out Jalen Brunson-Shai-Gilgeous Alexander whistle gap
Chris Childs, a former Knicks player, has criticized the disparity in officiating between Jalen Brunson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He noted that while both players had similar free-throw attempts in a recent game, Brunson often faces more physical play without receiving the same calls. This issue could become significant if the Knicks meet the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
- ▪Chris Childs observed a difference in how Jalen Brunson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated during games.
- ▪In a recent matchup, Gilgeous-Alexander had seven free throws while Brunson had six.
- ▪Childs expressed a desire for Brunson to receive more respect and calls from officials.
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Ex-Knick calls out Jalen Brunson-Shai-Gilgeous Alexander whistle gap By Stefan Bondy Published May 28, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ET Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts during the fourth quarter of the Thunder's Game 3 win over the Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 22, 2026 in San Antonio. Getty Images Chris Childs witnessed firsthand the difference in how Jalen Brunson and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander are officiated. And though the free-throw discrepancy didn’t show up dramatically in that March 4 matchup at MSG (SGA took seven foul shots, Brunson had six), it’s a trend that will serve as a central storyline should the Knicks face the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
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