Brief
Jalen Brunson credits supportive friends for his high‑school focus on basketball
The NBA champion explained how his high‑school friends kept him disciplined and focused on the court.
By Felo News Desk · Published
In a recent interview on the "Things No One Tells You" podcast, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson revealed that his high‑school friends were instrumental in keeping him on track with basketball and academics. Brunson said his parents had taught him to focus on only two of three priorities—grades, basketball, or a social life—and that he chose the latter two. He added that his friends understood his goals and never pressured him to skip practice or games. Brunson, who led the Knicks to a championship in June and earned Finals MVP honors, noted that the support he received from friends and family laid the foundation for his success.
Key facts
- Brunson said his parents taught him to focus on two of three priorities: grades, basketball, or a social life. (insider.com)
- He chose basketball over a social life during high school. (insider.com)
- His friends understood his goals and never pressured him to skip practice or games. (insider.com)
- Brunson led the Knicks to a championship in June and was named Finals MVP. (insider.com)
Sources
- [1] insider.com — originally reported as “NBA star Jalen Brunson says his friends knew exactly what not to ask of him in high school”
