New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is hoping to restructure his contract to mirror some of sports' greatest champions.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson took both a raise and a massive paycut when he signed his four-year extension on Friday.
"Brunson's study of championship organizations and franchise stars -- Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs, the Tom Brady New England Patriots and the Derek Jeter New York Yankees -- gave him a blueprint for MVP-level players who structured contracts to give their teams the best chances at sustainable title runs,"The biggest difference between Brunson and the superstars above is that those players took new contracts and made sacrifices after their teams had won championships to...
It solidifies Brunson's status as one of the most popular sports figures in the 21st century, but at the end of the day, New York won't care about his legacy if he doesn't follow through on winning a championship.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo React to 'Villanova Knicks' in New YorkMikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo chatted after the trade that officially created the 'Villanova Knicks.'
Read more »
WATCH: Jalen Brunson Battles New York Knicks Rival at WWE SmackdownJalen Brunson took revenge on New York Knicks enemy Tyrese Haliburton during Friday's edition of WWE Smackdown at Madison Square Garden.
Read more »
Jalen Brunson Takes Massive Discount to Remain With New York Knicks: ReportNew York is now set up to hold on to its young offensive fulcrum for a good long while.
Read more »
Josh Hart Reacts to New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson ExtensionJosh Hart is happy to see Jalen Brunson sign a long-term deal with the New York Knicks.
Read more »
Jalen Brunson Cuts New York Knicks Deal of Lifetime With 4-Year ExtensionStay up to date with the latest news around the NBA, including signings, trades, injuries and more.
Read more »
New York Knicks President Releases Statement After Jalen Brunson ExtensionThe New York Knicks appear excited to have Jalen Brunson with the team long-term.
Read more »