Jalen Brunson's Post-Win Endeavor? An Inspirational Children's Book You Can Pre-Order Now
June 25, 2026
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In case you haven’t heard, Jalen Brunson is on a hot streak.
After delivering the New York Knicks to victory in the 2026 NBA Finals, the 29-year-old has jumped into a series of ad spot opportunities, which some fans have lovingly dubbed “Jalendorsements.” And a few days ago, he also announced the upcoming rollout of his children’s book, available for pre-order on Amazon now ahead of its August 2027 release.
Jalen Plays It All is written by Brunson and illustrated by Neely Daggett, a Portland-based artist behind other basketball-related titles like Baby Ballers: Michael Jordan. The picture book clocks in at 40 pages and is sure to become a bedtime savior, prompting your future MVP to request a full reading almost every night.
‘Jalen Plays It All’ by Jalen Brunson
$19.99
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Brunson’s literary debut has already clinched the Number One spot in Amazon‘s “Children’s New Experiences Books” category — impressive for a book that won’t be out until next year.
You can think of Jalen Plays It All as a bite-sized memoir, detailing Brunson’s rise to regal status in the sports world. He takes kids (and parents) on a visual and engaging journey through his own childhood, filled with swimming, football, baseball, tennis, and other athletic ventures that cultivated his discipline through setbacks and mistakes, bolstered his confidence, and fostered the Knicks point guard’s appreciation for teamwork from an early age.
In Brunson’s own words, “This children’s book is a story about discovering that success doesn’t happen overnight.”
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“While basketball was always at the center of my journey, every sport I played helped build the habits, character, and work ethic that made me who I am,” the newly minted author further shared in an Instagram post on June 23.
This story lets young, impressionable minds in on a big secret: The road to the trophies, the ticker-tape parades, and the worldwide acclaim is paved with honest, hard work.
And in case you’re just as impatient as the intended audience of Brunson’s latest project (kids ages four to eight, that is), Amazon offers a myriad of other ways to tap into the continuing Knicks hype with Jalen Brunson jerseys, biographies, Funko Pop! collectibles, and even votive candles.
Shop more novelty pieces here.
ESPN New York Knicks NBA Champions 2026
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‘Jalen Brunson: Biography for Kids’
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Buy Now on amazonFill in the gaps of Brunson’s life with an inside look at his successes beyond childhood: at Villanova and with the Dallas Mavericks, too.
Jalen Brunson Votive Candle
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Funko Pop! Jalen Brunson Vinyl Figure
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To remind you to always reach for greatness, even if you’re just filling out spreadsheets in the office.
Jalen Brunson New York Knicks Youth Jersey
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Buy Now on amazonSold in youth sizes 8-12, for repping the “11” from PE to carpool pickup.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
