Rick Brunson
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Rick Brunson's crowning achievement is winning the 2026 NBA championship as an assistant coach alongside his son Jalen, a historic first for a father-son duo in the league. He is one of the few undrafted players to enjoy a nine-season NBA career and later become a champion coach. His longevity as an NBA assistant for two decades across multiple teams speaks to his adaptability and basketball IQ.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NBA Championship Ring
Awarded as assistant coach of the New York Knicks.
Father-Son NBA Champions
Recognized as one of the few father-son duos to win an NBA championship together (Rick as coach, Jalen as player).
Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame
Inducted for his college basketball career.
Rankings & Lists
Father-Son NBA Champions
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
2026
Coverage of 2026 Knicks Championship Run
New York Post
2026
Brunson Father-Son Championship Story
Records & Feats
First father-son duo to win an NBA championship together as coach and player
Rick Brunson (assistant coach) and Jalen Brunson (player) won the 2026 NBA title with the New York Knicks, a historic first.