Shaq Admits He Saw Championship Fire in Brunson | New York Knicks News

Shaq dropped a bombshell: he saw championship fire in Jalen Brunson’s eyes before the Knicks’ playoff run—comparing it to Kobe’s intensity—and was stunned by how right he turned out to be. Despite doubting Brunson early, even apologizing to Charles Barkley on air, Shaq now calls him the best free-agent signing ever after his Finals MVP heroics. Through it all, Brunson battled a painful wrist injury that required surgery—but doctors say he’ll be back on the court by late September, ready for training camp. With his role expanding beyond scoring and the Knicks’ deep bench supporting him, Brunson must manage pressure and stay healthy to lead New York through an 82-game grind. 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/e8d305e73222623a