標籤: Stars

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson played an integral role in his team winning the Shooting Stars competition, an event that marked his spectacular return to the NBA All-Star Saturday after an 11-year hiatus, but there was one thing that was dampening his excitement. And he shares a last name.

After Brunson, fellow 2026 All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and fan favorite Allen Houston led the Knicks to victory, No. 11 took the opportunity to deliver a verbal jab at the celebrity passer, who is also his father and coach. New York assistant and former NBA player Rick Brunson was roasted during the trophy presentation.

When asked if he was enjoying, the younger Brunson decided to lie down next to his old man.

“No, whenever I’m with him, it’s never fun,” he told NBC Sports reporter Ashley Shahahmadi via the BrickCenterX account. “It was a passer, I wouldn’t call it a ‘celebrity’ passer, but he did his job.”

Jalen Brunson on whether he’s still enjoying:

“No.” pic.twitter.com/ZdyPZTXdv9

– BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) 14 February 2026

Team Knicks is your shooting stars champion

He ensured victory by scoring 47 points in the second round.

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– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 14 February 2026

The Brunson men spend so much time together in the locker room and on the road, so one can assume they regularly engage in some old-fashioned ribbing. Ultimately, everyone did their job effectively enough to lead New York to the win. The Knicks trio scored 47 points in the final round to defeat Team Cameron, which included former Duke stars Jalen Johnson, Kon Knueppel and Corey Maggette.

Jalen Brunson will continue to be an important part of the festivities, as he is set to be an All-Star Game star for the second year in a row. Since his father won’t be on the court during the action, one can only hope that the 29-year-old will have some fun before leaving the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe shined in the Rising Stars at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday after leading Team Vince to the title.

For his strong performances in the mini-tournament, Edgecombe was the undefeated winner as MVP. In two games, he scored 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 6-7 from three-point range, and seven rebounds.

He also hit game-winners in both games, underscoring his willingness to perform in pressure moments.

Fans praised the 20-year-old guard for his impressive performance at All-Star Weekend.

@PhillySports_V said, “VJ has that clutch gene that you can’t teach. When the lights are the brightest, he plays his best.”

@iamibTaihaj08 said, “VJ has put his name ahead of the greats.”

@lukatroncic23 wrote, “We drafted Valdez Edgecombe Jr. I have literal tears in my eyes right now.”

“Vince got a ring before Melo and T-Mac,” @SeahawksNicca posted, referring to Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady, who were selected as Rising Stars coaches along with Austin Rivers.

@K1utchSzn commented, “VJ Edgecombe hit game-winners in both Rising Stars games. This guy chose All-Star Weekend to announce himself to the world.”

Edgecombe joins Allen Iverson and Andre Iguodala as the 76ers’ only players be named mvp Of rising stars.

“Vince, you know, he wanted me to be aggressive the whole time. I showed him that. I just tried to show him why he picked me as his first choice, which was a blessing,” Edgecomb said in the postgame conference.

“I just tried to show him why he chose me as his first choice.” @CastrolUSA Rising star MVP VJ Edgecombe will play for Vince Carter! pic.twitter.com/ZjcAjuZolp

– NBA (@NBA) 14 February 2026

The former Baylor standout also honored Carter with a T-shirt before Rising Stars.

Maybe the Slam Dunk Contest should be next for Edgecombe at All-Star Weekend.