Jalen Brunson Discloses Wrist Injury at ESPY Awards

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, fresh off leading his team to its first NBA championship in 53 years, revealed this week that he played through a significant wrist injury during the final two rounds of the playoffs and has since undergone surgery. The revelation came as Brunson was honored with multiple awards at the ESPY Awards ceremony in New York on July 15.

Brunson disclosed the injury during a radio interview, explaining that he first noticed weakness in his left wrist during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He described being at the free-throw line and wondering where the discomfort originated. Despite the issue, he continued to play, figuring out how to manage the pain throughout the remainder of the postseason. He underwent a procedure to repair a tendon issue on July 7 and was recently photographed in Margate, New Jersey, with his left arm in a sling. His recovery is estimated to take six to eight weeks, which should allow him to be ready for NBA training camps that begin in late September. Brunson has stated he will be ready when needed.

The injury disclosure adds a new layer to Brunson’s celebrated playoff performance. He was named the NBA Finals Most...