Jalen Brunson channels Kobe Bryant with approach to Knicks’ 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Clearly, Brunson is taking after Bryant. The only time to celebrate is when the ultimate goal is accomplished.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Jalen Brunson channels Kobe Bryant with approach to Knicks’ 2-0 NBA Finals lead By Zach Braziller Published June 8, 2026, 10:33 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google There is a popular meme of Kobe Bryant from the 2009 NBA Finals. In a news conference, despite the Lakers ahead 2-0 in the series, he was asked why he wasn’t smiling. “What’s there to be happy about? Job’s not finished,” he famously replied. “Job finished? I don’t think so.” Jalen Brunson recreated that moment Sunday, as the Knicks prepared for Monday night’s Game 3 at the Garden up 2-0. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaks to reporters after practice ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 7, 2026.
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