Jalen Brunson: podcast appearances and interviews

Jalen Marquis Brunson is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks. Known by the nickname Captain Clutch, Brunson has established a notable career in the NBA, including leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 50 years. Born on August 31, 1996, he is the son of former NBA guard Rick Brunson. During his college career with the Villanova Wildcats, he earned national player of the year honors as a junior and contributed to two national championships. Brunson was drafted 33rd overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, where he played four seasons and reached the Western Conference Finals. After signing with the Knicks as a free agent in 2022, Brunson quickly became a key figure for the franchise. He has been named an NBA All-Star three times from 2024 to 2026 and earned three All-NBA Second Team selections during this period. Brunson has set NBA records, including most three-point shots made in a half without a miss and tying the record for most three-point shots made in a single game without a miss. His leadership capabilities have been demonstrated through his role in guiding the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years in 2025 and their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 in 2026. That same year, he was awarded the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and the NBA Finals MVP for his outstanding performance in securing the franchise's first championship since 1973.