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Before Jalen Brunson became an NBA champion, the New York Knicks star also tried a different sport when he was younger.
In an appearance on the Tamron Hall Show on Sept. 21, Jalen was joined by his father, Rick Brunson, and mother, Sandra Brunson, who were asked if the NBA player was bad at anything growing up.
Rick, who is now the assistant coach with the Knicks, did not hold back when he shared that Jalen was "awful" at this sport.
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"Football, oh yeah, awful," Rick responded.
Sandra shook her head in disagreement, and Rick added to his point, "I was hurting for him."
"Oh man," Jalen said, putting his hand on his head.
"I wouldn't say I don't think football counts," Sandra responded in Jalen's defense.
Rick then began to share some evidence to back up his claim.
"A lot of parents know you play Pop Warner; everyone has to play eight plays no matter what," Rick said before throwing another dig at Jalen, "He was the eight play guy."
After Rick's response Jalen jumped in and said, "Alright alrigh...