Jalen Brunson has established himself as a New York sports legend.
The All-Star point guard is coming off a season where he averaged 26.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range in 74 games.
He then led the Knicks on one of the greatest NBA playoff runs of all time, where they won their first title in 1973.
Jalen Brunson Announces Personal News After NBA Finals
GettyJalen Brunson rides atop an open-top bus during a championship ticker-tape parade celebrating the team’s NBA Finals victory in New York City on June 18, 2026.
On Tuesday, Brunson made a post to Instagram announcing personal news.
He wrote: “I’m beyond happy to share that JALEN PLAYS IT ALL, written by me and illustrated by the incredible @neelydaggett, will be released (next year) by Feiwel & Friends. 📚
This children’s book is a story about discovering that success doesn’t happen overnight. There are mistakes, setbacks, and moments when giving up may feel easier than pushing forward. And while basketball was always at the center of my journey, every sport I played helped build the habits, character, and work ethic that made me who I am.
Available to preorder wherever you buy books. Link in bio👆”
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