Part of what makes Candace Parker one of the most incredible WNBA talents ever is that she knows the game and has always been unapologetically herself. She shouldn’t have to change that for Knicks fans.
In case you missed it, New York Knicks fans are unhappy with how media personalities have recently portrayed Jalen Brunson. Earlier this season, they took exception to comments made by Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. As a result, they created a new nickname for Brunson that reflects what they feel is top-tier talent.
Knicks fans are now dissatisfied with WNBA star Candace Parker for comments she made about Jalen Brunson’s stats in last season’s playoffs.
Candace Parker questions Jalen Brunson’s playoff performances, saying he did a good job in the first round last year, but not the second.
2023 First Round: 24 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.2 RPG
2023 Second Round: 31 PPG, 6.3 APG, 5.5 RPG pic.twitter.com/rFFRBHySro— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 24, 2024
Candace Parker on Jalen Brunson’s 2023 postseason:
“Last year in the playoffs, great first round, second round not so much”
Jalen Brunson averaged 31.0 PTS, 6.3 AST, and 5.5 REB on 50% FG in the second round series vs the Miami Heat.pic.twitter.com/ku9330C3Fb
— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) January 24, 2024
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