Jalen Brunson was rocking *nine* different casts during his offseason rehab, a wild reveal that came straight from the Knicks star himself after undergoing wrist surgery post-championship. The dude played through a wrist injury for New York’s entire 2026 playoff run, which is just insane to think about now that we know the full story. Taking off the cast was the highlight of his whole offseason, he told listeners on his Roommates Show podcast.
The Rehab Grind Was Real
“I had nine different casts,” Brunson actually said on the pod, giving us a glimpse into the sheer dedication this guy has. He wasn’t messing around either, detailing how he had one cast specifically for workouts, another just for showering, and then the everyday one. You gotta respect that kind of commitment to getting back on the court. He went under the knife for left wrist surgery on July 7, right after the Knicks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy. But by September 24, he was fully cleared, which honestly feels like warp speed for that kind of procedure. Just another testament to his relentless drive.
King of New York, Ready for More
Let’s not forget what Brunson did *before* that surgery. He absolutely went off during the 2025-26 playoffs, leading the entire league with an insane 28.4 points per game on some serious shooting splits: 46.5% from the field, 36.3% from three, and 84.6% from the line. He wasn’t just scoring either, he snagged Eastern Conference Finals MVP honors, then followed that up by being named Finals MVP after putting up a ridiculous 32.6 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game in their five-game series victory over the San Antonio Spurs. We’re talking about the guy who dropped a 45-point bomb in Game 5 to clinch the whole damn thing, ending a 53-year championship drought for the Knicks. This dude’s a legend, full stop.
Now, Brunson and the Knicks are ready to get back at it, looking to defend their title in the 2026-27 season. Their first test? A battle against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. You know he’s gonna be bringing that same fire, maybe even more, after all that grueling rehab. Can’t wait to see what he does.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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