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Hammon stands by Brunson take: Prove me wrong
Key takeaways
- "If your best player is small, you're not winning," Hammon said at the time.
- The Knicks will face defending champion Oklahoma City or San Antonio in the finals.
- "Allen Iverson got MVP, and he lost in the finals.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon didn't completely back down from her assertion a small player can't lead his team to the NBA championship now that Jalen Brunson has taken the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals.
Hammon made her initial comments on ESPN in December 2023, saying the Knicks couldn't win the championship if the 6-foot-2 Brunson was their best player.
"If your best player is small, you're not winning," Hammon said at the time.
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