Event Brief
Brunson wins Finals MVP after 'small guy' doubts
Filed: Jun 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Jalen Brunson won Finals MVP as Becky Hammon and others questioned whether he was a top-tier star.
WHO: Jalen Brunson; Becky Hammon
WHAT: Brunson won Finals MVP amid skepticism from Hammon about his star status
WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Hammon had said Brunson wasn't a '1A' player, prompting skepticism that Brunson disproved by winning Finals MVP
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