NBA Champion Jalen Brunson outshines Stephen Curry and LeBron James with latest offseason accolade
Jalen Brunson was named Sportsman of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973 and earning NBA Finals MVP honors. Brunson topped nominees including LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards, adding another milestone to a historic season. Away from basketball, he has continued celebrating New York's championship culture by supporting Broadway star Mariska Hargitay, whose friendship with the Knicks captain has become one of the city's most unexpected celebrity connections.
Jalen Brunson was named Sportsman of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973 and earning NBA Finals MVP honors. Brunson topped nominees including LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards, adding another milestone to a historic season. Away from basketball, he has continued celebrating New York's championship culture by supporting Broadway star Mariska Hargitay, whose friendship with the Knicks captain has become one of the city's most unexpected celebrity connections.
