Despite having a strong regular season, the New York Knicks are struggling to hold on to a commanding position in the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks lead the series, and the discussion turned to Jalen Brunson, who has been leading the team for the last three seasons, and Becky Hammon’s prediction also came into the spotlight.
The Las Vegas Aces coach had been blunt in her take on NAB as well, as Hammon recently spoke about NBA coaching bias on women’s experience. So when the Knicks struggled to find rhythm in the playoffs, fans recall and react to the champion coach’s prediction.
Fans React To Becky Hammon’s Take On Prediction About Jalen Brunson
Analyst Stephen A. Smith praised the champion coach’s IQ and even added that NBA teams should consider hiring Hammon as head coach. Given her complete analysis, the coach’s words carry some weight.
So her comments, made three years ago, went viral as the coach said, “If your best player is small, you’re not winning.” She thought that she had singled out Stephen Curry as an exception to her analysis.
The apology to Becky Hammon should be as loud as the disrespect was on her when she said this about Jalen Brunson https://t.co/bM2l0GJFv4
— John (@iam_johnw) April 24, 2026
Fans reacted the same way as Brunson and company are struggling in the playoffs, despite forming a strong team for three years in a row.
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A fan said, “So it’s his fault he’s shorter than most players when his teammates suck in the playoffs?”
So it’s his fault he’s shorter than most players when his teammates suck in the playoffs? Lmao. Shut up.
— Jimbe (@UncTGoBlue) April 24, 2026
One fan added, “Only idiots and homers disrespected her.”
Only idiots and homers disrespected her.
— _Bioworld_ (@Bioworld_) April 25, 2026
She knows about being a champion more than anyone who criticized her
Another fan mentioned, “So like Allen Iverson?”
So like Allen Iverson?
— Jay Maledic (@JMaledic72843) April 24, 2026
One fan commented, “Is Kevin Durant also too small ? Him not winning a championship doesn’t prove her right.”
Is Kevin Durant also too small ? Him not winning a championship doesn’t prove her right
— Reverse Hipster (@HipsterReverse) April 24, 2026
Another fan said, “Brunson can’t do it alone, unfortunately. He’s surrounded by useless players.”
Brunson can’t do it alone, unfortunately. He’s surrounded by useless players.
— Punie 🟢🟡 (@Punieyellow) April 24, 2026
It’s not only the established stars that the coach gave her views on, but also the coach gave advice for the young budding stars in the NCAA.
Becky Hammon Gives Advice To NCAA Stars
The WNBA stars came from the college standouts, and no team benefited more from it than the Aces. With three top picks in a row, the Aces built a superteam that won three championships in four years. The coach gave advice to young players as she addressed the question in a recent interview.
“In the college game, it’s about being disciplined. I would just say chase purpose and greatness, not the bag. In college you should be learning how to problem-solve, make resolutions, have hard conversations and be able to work through those emotions and those different situations that equip you for later on in life,” Hammon said.
"In the college game, chase purpose & greatness and not the bag." 💰
— Paloma Villicana (@PalomaFOX5News) April 23, 2026
Becky Hammon's advice to college basketball players. pic.twitter.com/UcuaRx13cd
For Hammon, college is more than a stepping stone to financial gain. It is a critical phase for building essential life skills.