WNBA's Becky Hammon refuses to apologize for brutal Jalen Brunson take even after his Finals MVP performance

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Sandra Brunson, the mother of NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, says she told her son, "As a leader, he has to understand that everyone has a job to do and every one of his teammates has to feel comfortable in their role and believe in their role." See the full interview with Dr.

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Jalen Brunson's mother says she texts him encouragement before every game.

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Sandra Brunson, mother of New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, says she's texted her son words of encouragement before every game since he was in high school.

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I still send them, and he looks forward to them," Brunson says.

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Becky Hammon refused to apologize for calling New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson not a "1A dude," saying ESPN pays her for her opinions despite Brunson winning Finals MVP.

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**Summary:** WNBA coach Becky Hammon refused to apologize for calling New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson not a "1A dude," despite Brunson winning the Finals MVP award. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the ongoing debate about how much professional athletes should be called out of context, especially when they