Monica McNutt pushes back on Becky Hammon’s polarizing Jalen Brunson Knicks take
Monica McNutt expressed her disagreement with Becky Hammon's previous comments about Jalen Brunson not being a top player for the Knicks. While acknowledging Hammon's credentials, McNutt emphasized that Brunson has proven himself as a key player for the team. Brunson's performance has significantly contributed to the Knicks' success in recent playoffs, leading them to the Eastern Conference finals and earning him MVP honors.
- ▪Monica McNutt disagreed with Becky Hammon's assessment of Jalen Brunson as not being a top player.
- ▪Hammon acknowledged her previous comments and expressed openness to being proven wrong.
- ▪Jalen Brunson has averaged 26.9 points and 6.6 assists per game in the playoffs.
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NBA Monica McNutt pushes back on Becky Hammon’s polarizing Jalen Brunson Knicks take By Bridget Reilly Published May 28, 2026, 8:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Monica McNutt does not agree with Becky Hammon’s take on Jalen Brunson, but she did cut the three-time WNBA champion coach some slack. As a guest on The Post’s “Schein Time” with Adam Schein on Thursday, the Knicks broadcaster and analyst was asked about Hammon recently doubling down on her opinion from late in 2023 when she said Brunson wasn’t an “1A dude” to push the franchise to the next level. “Honestly, Adam, historically, she was not wrong,” McNutt said. “Isaiah Thomas. Steph Curry.
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