Jalen Brunson won the NBA Finals MVP as he led the New York Knicks to an NBA title over the San Antonio Spurs.
But Josh Hart, his Knicks teammate and teammate dating back to their college days, had a hilarious response when asked about Brunson’s fame.
“He’s not LeBron, let’s relax,” Hart said with a smirk.
Question for Josh Hart on Jalen Brunson: "Was there a moment this summer where you were like, 'Holy crap, my best friend from college is so freakin' famous now?'"
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) October 1, 2026
Josh Hart: "He's not LeBron, let's relax" pic.twitter.com/psNLSBWjFW
While Brunson isn’t LeBron James, the Knicks star is on the rise, and he is expected to cash in on a gigantic contract next summer.
However, Brunson does have some fame, even away from the court. The Knicks star is set to appear on an episode of Law & Order: SVU in November.
It’s been all fun and games between Hart and Brunson, even going back to their days at Villanova. Cameras caught them messing with each other during the NBA Cup celebration.
And, the two had a funny exchange over the summer at the US Open event.
So, maybe Jalen Brunson isn’t LeBron James, and he probably never will be. Then again, Brunson is fresh off a dominant postseason run, and the Knicks might be the team to beat again in the Eastern Conference.
