Josh Hart, basketball world react to Jalen Brunson extension with Knicks

Jalen Brunson was already quite beloved in New York, but on Friday that increased tenfold when he signed a four-year, $156 million contract extension with the Knicks – a move that gives the organization the financial flexibility to build a championship-caliber roster around him over the next few seasons.

Had Brunson waited until after next season to become a free agent, he could have signed for a maximum five years, $270 million, but opted for less money for that flexibility.

The move was not lost on Knicks fans, nor his teammates, as Josh Hart and fans celebrated the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, Friday evening.

Here’s some of the best reactions from Hart, fans, and media members: