Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s swipe to haters at City Hall: ‘Don’t have to say s–t to them’

Jalen Brunson gave his most pointed dig yet at his doubters.

The Knicks star delivered a message to the haters at City Hall after the team paraded through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday morning as they celebrated winning their first NBA title in 53 years.

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As Brunson stepped up to the microphone, he received “MVP” chants from the crowd.

He went on to make a speech, emphasizing he “wouldn’t trade this for the world” and concluded with a message to the doubters.

“There’s a lot of people that have a lot of negative stuff to say. There’s a lot of people who have a lot of opinions. But when you prove them wrong, you really don’t have to say s–t to them,” Brunson said.

Jalen Brunson speaks during the Knicks’ championship celebration at City Hall on June 18, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

The comment received a boom of cheers from the crowd and Brunson opened his mouth as if he was going to add to his statement, but instead he said, “Nah, they don’t deserve it. Appreciate y’all. Thank you!”

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Brunson has been consistent with his non-clap back to those who didn’t believe he was an “1A” player that could lead a team to a championship.

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In the press conference following the 94-90 Game 5 victory in San Antonio, the three-time All-Star was asked about those comments and gave a direct answer, similar to what he said Thursday.

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“I didn’t respond to them then, I’m damn sure not gonna respond to them now,” he said.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11, with Mariska Hargitay and his dad Rick, with the Championship trophy riding on a float during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway through Lower Manhattan’s historic Canyon of Heroes. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Critics said Brunson isn’t a “1A” player because doesn’t fit the usual type. He isn’t a large guard like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant nor a big guy like Shaquille O’Neal or Tim Duncan,…

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