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Jalen Brunson named Athlete of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association

2026 has been the year of Jalen Brunson. Shooting Stars champions, Conference Finals MVP, championship, Finals MVP, multiple ESPYs, and numerous media appearances, including Saturday Night Live and an upcoming appearance on his favorite show, Law and Order. But he’s…

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Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:47 PM

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Jalen Brunson was named Professional Athlete of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association.
The former Villanova star joins iconic past honorees such as Muhammad Ali and Wilt Chamberlain.
Brunson will receive the award at the PSWA banquet on January 11 at the University of Pennsylvania.

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New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has been named the Professional Athlete of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. The announcement came ahead of the Knicks facing the Philadelphia 76ers to begin the 2026 NBA Cup, as reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

Brunson, who played collegiately at Villanova, joins past award recipients including Carl Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, and Mike Schmidt. He will formally receive the honor at the 122nd Annual PSWA Awards Banquet on January 11 at the University of Pennsylvania.

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