Jalen Brunson’s sister blasts ESPN after Stephen A Smith Knicks rant: ‘Utterly ridiculous’

All-Star Jalen Brunsons sister called out ESPN after personality Stephen A. Smith took aim at her brothers team and best friend, Josh Hart, during a “First Take” segment. 

Smith called out Hart, Brunsons teammate and “Roommates Show” podcast co-host, as the Knicks have struggled in recent games, especially against teams with an above-.500 record. 

Erica Brunson, Jalens sister, took time to post to X on Wednesday, where she ripped the “Worldwide Leader” after listening to Smiths rant about the Knicks. 

“I used to always have ESPN on in the background during the day,” Erica Brunson wrote on X. “It was such a staple growing up. Now? I never turn it on. And this is a big reason why. Utterly ridiculous.”

The post was prompted by a video capturing Smiths rant about the Knicks, who have now lost three straight games. 

While the team is in playoff position, Smith aimed right at Hart.

“A message to Josh Hart: Do I need to shut the hell up now? Does it make sense what I was saying now? I mean, youre getting it now?” Smith said. “You havent won a game since you clapped back at me. Youre on a losing streak since he talked back to me. Maybe if you prioritize what I was saying, and pay attention to the substance and veracity of my comments instead of protecting your boys, youd be winning games when you go up against teams that are better than .500 with their record. 

“Do I make sense now? Because I aint getting personal. Im talking basketball, because every time you go up against somebody whos relatively respectable, youre wetting the bed. Youre like 4-8, or 4-9, against winning teams since the All-Star break. But youre 9-0 against sub-.500 teams. Well, who the hell you think youre going to be playing come playoff time?”

The Knicks may be struggling in recent outings, but theyre still winners in seven of their last 10 contests. But Smith added the struggles are coming against teams they will see in the playoffs very soon.  

“The New York Knicks are literally a couple of weeks away from the playoffs starting, and Josh Hart is on camera talking about, Were moving in the wrong direction. You know, what gotta get our stuff together. Were looking at a team that still doesnt have a definitive identity. Were looking at a team that New York Knicks fans know are talented, know theyre playoff caliber,” Smith said. 

Like her brother, Erica Brunson , graduating in 2023 with a degree in communications and a minor in education. She currently works at CAA, Jalens agency, in basketball client and marketing services. 

The Knicks have just six regular-season games remaining before the playoffs begin. They currently sit third in Eastern Conference standings, only behind the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.

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