Jalen Brunson of the Big Apple has time to spend with his family and recharge with new energy that might help him lead his team to a stunning 3–1 advantage. In honor of Mother’s Day, celebrated today in the United States, Brunson’s mother, Sandra, spoke with Sport Channel and shared her connection with her son, her role in his success, and her dream. “It feels amazing to be the mother of an NBA superstar. It’s a blessing. I know how hard Jalen worked for this, how much he sacrificed, and it’s fun for me to see him living his dream,” Sandra says. “At the same time, we have a very public relationship, so I have to be careful when cheering from the stands.” “My role in Jalen’s success? I always reminded him to stay humble, to keep his feet on the ground after both success and failure, to push his teammates, and not to take anything for granted. I leave all the professional stuff to his dad.” “These days, Jalen doesn’t consult with me before games, but I always tell him how proud I am of him. After losses, I send him messages of encouragement, and after wins, we talk more. He only needs me in the role of ‘Mom.’” -via Sport5.co.il / May 12, 2025