Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

'You Win or You Don’t Succeed' – New York Knicks Star Sends Clear Message on His Ultimate Goal

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Aug 26, 2025 5:34 PM ET

Jalen Brunson remains determined to win an NBA championship, especially after leading the New York Knicks to their deepest postseason run in 25 years last season.

Speaking on the Roommates Show podcast, Brunson said he’ll do everything in his power to achieve his childhood dream, although he acknowledged that this may not be the case for some of his NBA colleagues.

“All of my goals are basically team-based. That hasn’t changed. So, it’s about obviously winning — wanting to win a championship. People think you make a lot of money. That’s a successful career. It can be to some people, but obviously, others may be able to win. It varies from person to person, but I think, obviously, going through a journey and trying to perfect who you are as a basketball player, and then do whatever you can to try to win a championship,” Brunson explained.

Feb 14, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and guard Josh Hart (3) wait for the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

“My definition of success has not changed. Honestly, I don’t know why I just babbled. It hasn’t changed. You win or you don’t succeed. Plain and simple,” he concluded.

New York Knicks face huge Mitchell Robinson decision

Mitchell Robinson is entering the final year of his four-year, $60 million contract this upcoming season, leaving the New York Knicks with a big decision to make soon.

Nov 26, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, the New York Knicks plan to offer the oft-injured center a “team-friendly” contract extension since they want him to stay beyond this year.

“I’ve gotten the sense that New York would be willing to sign Robinson to a team-friendly extension that covers them in the event he continues to get hurt,” Edwards wrote in his mailbag article.