Jalen Brunson
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Records
Jalen Brunson's career is defined by overcoming the odds. As a second-round draft pick, he has achieved what few thought possible: winning an NBA championship as the Finals MVP, earning three All-Star selections, and being named Clutch Player of the Year. His college résumé is equally remarkable—he is one of only a handful of players to win two NCAA titles and sweep every major national player of the year award in a single season. Brunson's historic 2026 playoff run, where he won Eastern Conference Finals MVP, NBA Cup MVP, and Finals MVP, cements his legacy as one of the most accomplished players of his generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NBA Champion
Led New York Knicks to first title in 53 years.
NBA Finals MVP
Averaged 25.5 points and 7.8 assists in Finals.
Illinois Mr. Basketball
Awarded to top high school senior in Illinois.
USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
MVP of FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
Records & Feats
Most three-pointers made in a half without a miss
8 three-pointers without a miss in a half during the 2023-24 season.
Tied for most three-pointers made in a game without a miss
9 three-pointers without a miss in a single game.
First father-son duo to play in NBA Finals for same team
Jalen and his father Rick Brunson both played in the NBA Finals for the New York Knicks.