Jalen Brunson didn’t simply inherit his basketball skills from his father, Rick.
Though Rick was an NBA player and journeyman — he played backup point guard on the historic 1999 New York Knicks team that made an underdog run to the NBA Finals, losing to the San Antonio Spurs — Jalen learned the craft of basketball on the blacktop.
Long before lifting the trophy, Jalen spent hours in grueling training sessions with his father. While Rick was coaching at the University of Virginia, the family had access to a pristine, air-conditioned practice facility. But Rick led practice on the sweltering outdoor courts near their home.
When Jalen asked why they couldn’t practice in the air-conditioned gym, his father dropped a timeless piece of basketball wisdom: “If you make a shot here, you can make a shot anywhere.”
Today, the Knicks superstar credits those blazing summer days for engraving his signature moves directly into his muscle memory. Every seamless pivot in the paint traces its roots back to that unforgiving concrete.
Greatness is forged under the sun, and the journey begins right outside your door. Parents looking to build the next generation of resilient hoopers can start in their own driveway with the Garvee Basketball Hoop.
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Whether choosing an indoor setup or an open-air driveway court, this versatile rim and backboard combo kit seamlessly delivers a durable, arena-quality basketball experience for the entire family.
Though you may not be as intense as Rick Brunson with your budding basketball stars, the opportunity to practice every day and have the game engraved into their muscle memory is worth the price.
Your Amazon Prime Day FAQs, answered
What is Amazon Prime Day and when is it?
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, offering deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. This year’s event runs from Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27 at 3 a.m. ET.
How long is Prime Day?
This year, shoppers can take advantage of four days of Prime Day deals: Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27 at 3 a.m. ET.
What’s new about Prime Day in 2026?
In addition to pushing up the sale to June, Amazon is including several new programs and promotions, including:
- Today’s Big Deals program: New daily discounts up to 50% off or more
- New deals dropping as often as every five minutes during the sale
- Prime members gain access to exclusive travel deals
- Prime members who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order have a chance to win free groceries for a year
- Prime members who set up a deal alert with Alexa have a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card
- Through June 26, Prime members can get a large pepperoni or cheese pizza from Little Caesars for $5
- Through June 26, Prime members who purchase a new car through Amazon Autos get a $1,500 Amazon gift card
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
Prime Day and all its amazing discounts are exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
What are the best deals?
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Prime Day is the ideal time to stock up on beauty and skincare staples, score big-ticket tech for less, bestselling vacuums, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers. Plus, since this year’s sale runs before Father’s Day and the Fourth of July, expect to see discounted gifts for dads, Americana-themed deals and summer hosting essentials.
Is it worth it?
We certainly think so! Prime Day is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you only the very best items to grab on sale.
When is the next Prime Day?
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale event to return in fall 2026. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.