June 18, 2026

A hundred years before Sinatra sang "New York, New York", Mark Twain said, "If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere" but in slightly different words. Today, I would like to congratulate the Brunson family for all the success they have achieved in New York. I hope that one day, they find their way back to the South Jersey/Philadelphia area and share some of that success with the place that has influenced their family.

Jalen Brunson: Born in NJ, lived in Cherry Hill until Middle School, Played for Villanova

Rick Brunson: Played basketball at Temple for 4 years, lived in Cherry Hill for most of the aughts, coached for Camden High School from 2019 - 2022

Sandra Brunson: Played volleyball at Temple for 4 years, raised Jalen in Cherry Hill while dad was in NBA