Jalen Brunson Keeps NBA Championship Hat Bagged Due to Lingering Odors
The New York Knicks star admits the championship hat remains unwashed and sealed, citing a potent mix of celebratory remnants.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has kept his NBA championship hat sealed in a bag since the team's victory, admitting he is hesitant to open it due to the strong odors it has accumulated.
Brunson revealed on the "Roommates Show" podcast with teammate Josh Hart that the hat is still unwashed and carries the distinct scents of champagne, sweat, cigars, food, beer, and tequila. He described the smell as terrible, leading him to fear what might be inside the bag.
The Knicks secured their first NBA title in decades in June. Following the team's celebratory festivities, the championship hat, a potential symbol of the momentous achievement, has remained packed away.
Brunson's reluctance to wash and air out the hat suggests a potent combination of substances has permeated the material. The article humorously speculates about the potential for mold, fungus, or other unpleasant developments to have occurred within the sealed bag over time, likening the unwashed hat to a "science fair project."