{"id":604656,"date":"2026-02-15T14:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T14:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/604656\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T14:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T14:33:17","slug":"jalen-brunson-drops-unsurprising-pick-for-most-annoying-person-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/604656\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Brunson drops unsurprising pick for ‘most annoying person ever’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jalen Brunson<\/a> continues to be the central figure of the New York Knicks<\/a>‘ success, both on and off the court. During the recent All-Star Saturday festivities, Brunson led a Knicks trio featuring Karl-Anthony Towns and Allan Houston to a victory in the return of the Shooting Stars competition. Despite the win, the All-Star guard joked he wasn’t having any fun<\/a> because of the presence of the team’s \u201ccelebrity\u201d passer, his father and assistant coach, Rick Brunson.<\/p>\n

The younger Brunson playfully roasted his father during the trophy presentation, noting that while the elder Brunson did his job, being around him is never a good time.<\/p>\n

This momentum comes as the Knicks enter the break with a 35-20 record and the third seed in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

These types of interactions often highlight the team’s chemistry, though some teammates test Brunson’s patience more than others.<\/p>\n

In a video posted by ClutchPoints via the NBA, the Knicks leader revealed his pick for a specific superlative.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m not going to say his name, but number 3 [Josh Hart] on the Knicks\u2026 he’s the most annoying person ever,\u201d Brunson joked.<\/p>\n

“I’m not going to say his name, but number 3 [Josh Hart] on the Knicks\u2026 he’s the most annoying person ever.” <\/p>\n

\u2013 Jalen Brunson \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n

(via @NBA<\/a>)
pic.twitter.com\/4re547kgzb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The bond between the former Villanova teammates is well-documented, and this latest comment adds another chapter to their ongoing public banter.<\/p>\n

While Hart might be a nuisance in the locker room, his presence has been vital to a Knicks squad that has won 8 of its last 10 games.<\/p>\n

This surge followed a pivotal players-only meeting called by Brunson after a disappointing loss to the Mavericks.<\/p>\n

The star guard has embraced his role as the team’s undisputed leader, emphasizing that his motivation comes from proving to himself that he belongs at the highest level.<\/p>\n

Brunson stated that he is not afraid to fail<\/a> as he pushes the Knicks toward championship aspirations.<\/p>\n

He challenged his teammates to show they care enough to put in the necessary effort, a demand that has clearly resonated as the team prepares for the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n