Jalen Brunson 'absolutely' has Olympic dreams with Games returning to LA: 'I would be honored and thankful'

New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson showcased his patriotism while speaking about how much it would mean to him to play for Team USA in the 2028 LA Olympic Games. 

When New York Knicks superstar guard Jalen Brunson took the Intuit Dome court as an All-Star earlier this month, he did so wearing the jersey of Team Stripes – one of two squads representing those from the United States (the other being Team Stars), while the third All-Star team was dubbed Team World. 

But while Brunson certainly enjoys being an All-Star while simultaneously representing his country of sorts, he still has eyes for the real thing – Team USA basketball at the Olympics. 

There are other boxes to check on Brunson’s career goals board – winning an NBA title with the Knicks is the top priority in the coming months. But one goal that hasn’t been erased, and never will, is representing the U.S. on the Olympic stage. 

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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Team USA Stripes gestures during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)

With the Summer Games returning to Los Angeles in 2028, Fox News Digital asked Brunson if playing in the Olympics remains atop his goals list. 

"Absolutely," Brunson said, while also discussing his partnership with BODYARMOR and its "Choose Better" campaign before March Madness next month. "I think there’s nothing else to say. It’s one of my goals for sure."

Brunson was considered a main snub in 2024 when he was left off Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics, where they won gold. One of the main debates regarding the roster was whether other guards, including Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese