In a largely unprecedented financial concession to give roster flexibility to a contender, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has agreed on a four-year, $156.5 million extension, his agent Sam Rose of CAA tells ESPN --- $113M less guaranteed than he’s eligible to receive in one year.
Jaylen Brown keeps running into controversy.
Nike dropped him after he spoke out.
He was left off Team USA despite being an NBA Finals MVP.
Even Beverly Hills had to apologize for shutting down his party.
This is a man who interned at NASA, negotiated his own contract, and represents the kind of educated, independent Black man people say they want as a role model.
Yet look at how he’s treated.