Dirk Nowitzki on Jalen Brunson's Rise | New York Knicks News

Dirk Nowitzki, Dirk Nowitzki, the legendary Mav, recently opened up about Jalen Brunson’s jaw-dropping rise from quiet Dallas teammate to Knicks Finals MVP — a journey that even Dirk didn’t see coming. Once skeptical about Brunson’s ability to handle New York’s spotlight and lead a championship run, Dirk now beams with pride, praising his work ethic, footwork, and clutch play. After the Knicks’ historic title win, Dirk personally congratulated Jalen, calling his success “thoroughly earned” and urging him to savor every moment of the glory. It’s a powerful testament to Brunson’s relentless grind — and Dirk’s respect for the man who turned doubters into believers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56c1bf5ddc2414f1