Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are still chasing their first NBA championship with the New York Knicks. The team’s last title came back in 1973, and they’re looking for a strong comeback season after a disappointing last season.
Recently, the Knicks received an intriguing prediction from NFL legend Tom Brady. The former NFL star appeared on the “Roommates” podcast hosted by Hart and Brunson. During the episode, Brady compared winning the Super Bowl to reaching the NBA Finals.
“To win the Super Bowl is… like getting to the [NBA] Finals. It’s hard to get there, but once you get there… you got to really compete,” Brady said.
In response, Brunson reflected on the team’s ongoing pursuit of a championship. Brady then offered a boost of confidence as Brunson and Hart aim to lead the Knicks to their first NBA title in over 50 years.
Tom believes the Knicks can make it to the Finals 👀
Full episode: https://t.co/QMN91Zwu4A pic.twitter.com/Eq5YH61O23
— Roommates Show (@Roommates__Show) August 24, 2024
Knicks ended the last season with 50-32 record. They were second in the Eastern Conference behind the title winner Boston Celtics.
Jalen Brunson Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Generous Gesture
During an interview with NBA Kicks, Jalen Brunson recently shared a memorable encounter with the late Kobe Bryant from 2014. As a high school star at the time, Brunson met Bryant, who was not playing that day but still made a special gesture.
“Kobe didn’t play, but he had a pair of Kobe 9s he was going to wear, the red ‘Christmas’ Kobe 9s. He literally brought them out of the locker room in his hand and said, ‘Here you go,’” Brunson recalled.
“Everyone was like, ‘What are you going to do with them?’ I’m going to wear these the next game I play. We’re the same size. I’m wearing them. Our high school had a rule that we couldn’t wear outside the team colors; I completely broke that. We were green and gold; I was wearing red. But we won the holiday tournament; I was wearing those shoes. Yeah, that was a cool moment. He just came out and said, ‘Here you go,’” he added.
With inspiration from Bryant and a positive prediction from NFL legend Tom Brady, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks, they are hopeful for a successful comeback season and a shot at the NBA title.
