Rick Brunson
Definition
Rick Brunson is an American professional basketball coach and former NBA player, best known as the assistant coach for the New York Knicks.
He is the father of NBA star Jalen Brunson, often seen passionately coaching his son from the sidelines during games.
A Temple University alum, Brunson played as a point guard in the NBA for teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Examples
Rick Brunson’s sideline stares could curdle milk, but they’ve helped the Knicks lock down more wins than a family game night ever could.
When Rick Brunson benches Jalen, it’s not tough love—it’s just Dad’s way of saying, ‘Pass the ball, superstar, or no dessert after the game.’
Rick Brunson went from NBA journeyman to Knicks coach, proving that the real MVPs are dads who yell strategy instead of just ‘good job.’
In the Brunson household, timeouts are genetic: Rick perfected the art long before Jalen made it look easy on the court.