Jalen Brunson, the powerhouse guard who just led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA title, just dropped some news that’s gonna make you rethink his entire Finals MVP run. He confirmed Thursday he is officially fully cleared from the left wrist surgery he underwent after that incredible championship season. He gave fans the update while he and Josh Hart were hosting a live taping of their podcast, The Roommates Show, at Randall’s Island Park, and man, what he revealed is wild.
“As you guys know, I had surgery this offseason, and I just wanted to tell you guys that I am fully cleared,” Brunson said. That simple statement, though, hides an absolute warrior mentality. Remember, SNY’s Ian Begley and ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported back in July that Brunson had surgery for a wrist injury he’d been playing through. Not just playing through, but playing through while leading his team to an NBA title and snagging an NBA Finals MVP! That’s insane! Brunson later confirmed to Variety’s Marlow Stern in late July that he had surgery to repair a tendon in his left wrist. He broke down exactly what he was dealing with, describing “soft tissue that was holding my tendon and it kept flipping and snapping over the bone every time I shot, every time I flicked my wrist, and so clearly it was causing pain, causing friction.” Seriously, think about that for a second. Every single shot, every drive, every pass, his wrist was giving him absolute hell. And he still went out there and dominated the biggest stage in basketball. That’s pure grit, folks.
The road back hasn’t been a quick one. After confirming the surgery in late July, Brunson expected to be in a cast for six more weeks before continuing with rehab. But the recovery has clearly progressed. Just last week, ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill reported that Brunson was already “at about 80 to 85 percent” in his recovery process and wasn’t expected to face any limitations when training camp kicked off. Now, with Thursday’s announcement, it’s official: he’s 100 percent, just in time for the Knicks to prepare for their next championship defense.
With training camp for the Knicks starting this Monday, it means the reigning Finals MVP is good to go right from day one. Fans have got to be hyped! The regular season tips off on October 20, with a blockbuster matchup against LeBron James and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. What a way to start the season, with Brunson fully healthy and ready to lead the charge. Get ready, because the Knicks are coming, and Brunson’s story just got even better.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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