NBA stars for known for their bonhomies extending far beyond the boundaries of the playing field. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks share this sentiment. The duo represents Team USA in the FIBA World Cup and are seen as a unifying force. That’s why the 6’1 Knicks guard called out the fans for disrespecting his teammate. But his online move backfired.
The NBA star’s response came after fans shared his teammate’s eatery moment and made it a point of debate.
Jalen Brunson’s playful banter
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Following Josh Hart‘s incredible Knicks’ playoff debut and a whooping four-year, $81 million extension, his teammate and buddy Jalen Brunson started pulling his leg.
Brunson jumped at the chance to make fun of his pal. He jokingly offered in a fun tweet that Hart should pay for their supper that night, an idea that made both teammates and viewers laugh.
Jalen Brunson snipes out Josh Hart at dinner 😂
Team USA is in Malaga, Spain for an FIBA exhibition showdown against Slovenia (Luka Doncic) and Spain this weekend pic.twitter.com/l5octX9TtN
— Knicks Fan TV 🏀🎥📺🏁 (@KnicksFanTv) August 9, 2023
Brunson captured a candid moment of Hart engrossed in his dinner, sharing the video on social media. He poked fun at Hart’s newfound financial security, while Hart displayed his signature quick wit by trying to keep a straight face before succumbing to a contagious smile.
Brunson is even heard saying, “major bag man” indicating to the huge deal Hart recently signed with the Knicks. And when a fanpage posted this same video and gave some misleading information, Brunson gave a witty reply.
Fans troll Jalen Brunson
An NBA fanpage posted that same clip and edited out the part where Brunson is talking. That edited video looks like it has been taken by a fan who is stalking Hart in the restaurant. Brunson in a comical sense said, “So disrespectful that people record him in public, let the man be.”?After reading this comment the fans started trolling him.
One fan guessed that the video was taken by Brunson and wrote:
Jalen why didn’t you go attend to him
— Raps gen⛈️ (@RaptorsGen) August 10, 2023
Another fan did not know that Brunson was trolling and said:
🤣 This whole time I thought that was you recording
— The Lock$mith (@RipsAndSlips) August 10, 2023
One fan even found this disrespectful towards Hart and wrote:
Like you really gotta be miserable to record this and post it online if we being honest
— Bam²⁵ (@The25thNigga) August 11, 2023
Sone fans even understood the humor intended by Brunson and suggested:
Jalen and Josh should go on a comedy tour.
— Louie Kabatnik (@loukabatnik) August 10, 2023
But some fans did not get the joke and started criticizing by saying:
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Disrespectful? The security cameras already recorded him without consent, the street cameras already recorded him without consent. Why is it then a problem for people to record him? If he don’t wanna be recorded, he should stay at home!!!
— LVTHAGOD (@LVHDLVTF) August 11, 2023
The off-court camaraderie between Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 showcases the true spirit of sportsmanship.
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Their playful interactions highlight the importance of genuine connections and shared moments, highlighting that the best things in life are meant to be celebrated together with humor and a smile.