Jalen Brunson on the ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball

Krdo · Aug 15, 2026 · 879 words · By CNN Newssource

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Jalen Brunson on the ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball By Omar Jimenez, CNN New York City (CNN) — There is an ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball.

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Why it matters

Maybe it’s the rhythm of a smooth swing mirroring the comfort of a polished jumper.

Common ground

Maybe it’s the chance to perform outside in front of chirping birds rather than chirping fans inside a booming arena.

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Claim 1: “For NBA champion and Finals MVP Jalen Brunson”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, confirm that Jalen Brunson won the 2026 NBA Finals and was named Finals MVP with the New York Knicks.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2025–26 season and conclusion to the season's playoffs. The best-of-seven series ended when the Eastern C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_Finals

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18 and ended on June 13 with the New York Knicks defeating the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_playoffs

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jalen Marquis Brunson (born August 31, 1996), nicknamed "Captain Clutch" and the "King of New York", is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Brunson

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Claim 2: “Brunson’s annual charity golf classic... raises money for his Second Round Foundation”

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Multiple sources, including Forbes, confirm that Jalen Brunson hosts a charity golf classic to raise money for the Second Round Foundation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023–24 Dallas Mavericks season was the 44th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This was also the final season in which Mark Cuban was the sole owner of the Mav…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_Dallas_Mavericks_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jalen Anthony Rose (born January 30, 1973) is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. In college, he was a member of the University of Michigan Wolverines' "Fab Five" (al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Rose

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (born January 23, 1964) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, the longest-running charact…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariska_Hargitay

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Claim 3: “Brunson’s dad, Rick Brunson, was also an NBA player and is currently an assistant coach for the New York Knicks.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Rick Brunson is a former NBA player and currently serves as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric Daniel "Rick" Brunson (born June 14, 1972) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Brunson

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Claim 4: “This offseason for Jalen has meant less golf as he recovers from a wrist surgery”

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The claim is only present in the cross-reference (original article) and no external web or Wikipedia results were found to corroborate the wrist surgery.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — This offseason for Jalen has meant less golf as he recovers from a wrist surgery
https://krdo.com/sports/cnn-sports/2026/08/15/jalen-brunson-…

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Claim 5: “right after retirement from the NBA, Smith joined the golf team at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on.”

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A news report explicitly confirms that JR Smith joined the North Carolina A&T men's golf team as a freshman walk-on after his NBA career.

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web search NEUTRAL — JR 17 languagesAdd topic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JR

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web search NEUTRAL — JRマークはわずかな例外を除き、各社の鉄道車両に掲出されている。電車や気動車については制御車の側面・まれに前面部分、機関車の側面、客車では緩急車の側面などにこのマークがある。
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/JR

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web search NEUTRAL — The 16-year NBA veteran who skipped college basketball, won two world championships and made millions is now a freshman walk-on for the North Carolina A&T men's golf team.
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/23/jr-smith-move…

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Claim 6: “The PGA published an article citing specific basketball movements that “closely relate to the golf swing and golf performance,””

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A report from WTOP News confirms that the PGA published an article relating basketball movements (like free throws and crossovers) to the golf swing.

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web search NEUTRAL — The PGA published an article citing specific basketball movements that “closely relate to the golf swing and golf performance,” including: free throws compared with putting, the crossover compared wit…
https://wtop.com/sports/2026/08/jalen-brunson-on-the-ever-gr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Most golfers are working on golf tips that will make them worse rather than better. After watching this golf video you will know exactly what it will take to hit driver straighter and strike your iron…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6gqADpWoFI

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web search NEUTRAL — Different words relating to eco-anxiety shaped according to the world map.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266727822…

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Claim 7: “He co-founded the foundation with his mom, Sandra Brunson.”

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The Second Round Foundation's own board of directors page and other news sources confirm that Sandra Brunson is a co-founder and CFO of the foundation.

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Claim 8: “Curry won the 2023 American Century Classic”

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Multiple sources confirm Steph Curry won the 2023 American Century Championship (referred to as Classic in the claim).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wardell Stephen Curry II ( STEF-ən; born March 14, 1988), also known as Steph Curry ( STEF), is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Asso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page details the records, statistics, and career achievements of American professional basketball player Stephen Curry. Curry is a point guard for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basket…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sonya Alicia Curry (née Adams; born May 30, 1966) is an American educator and author. She is the mother of professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Seth Curry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonya_Curry

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Claim 9: “Reaves has a fully dedicated golf social media Instagram account”

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Multiple sources mention Austin Reaves' golf-related social media, specifically identifying an account called 'Hillbilly Bogey'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Reaves is a completely different player. His offensive game is absolutely elite whether you look at each offensive skill or the entire package. His numbers last season revealed a well-rounded weapon: …
https://lakeshowlife.com/unpacking-whether-amen-thompson-aus…

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web search NEUTRAL — Reaves is already an impressive golfer, as he estimates that he’s about a 2 handicap. He also has social media accounts dedicated to his golf game called “Hillbilly Bogey.”
https://ahnfiredigital.com/nba/lakers/austin-reaves-would-lo…

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web search NEUTRAL — All Golf Golf Instruction.With the NBA still on hiatus, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been making the most of his free time. Aside from playing golf, which he regularly posts on his Insta…
https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/austin-reave…

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