”OLD FACE, NEW PLACE” WEEK
CALENDAR PORTRAIT
JALEN BRUNSON
Avg. 16.3 ppg in ‘21-’22
STAR UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: HIGHLY CREATIVE LEAD GUARD
A high IQ PG, Jalen Brunson is a winner - 2x National Champion in college; plays like a 10-year vet: very crafty on both ends; does well balance duties as a playmaking PG & shot-maker - Brunson maximizes his skill set by using instincts & anticipation to create opportunities; very effective post game - relies on lefty Js, step throughs, etc. to score - offers diff. dynamic from a lot of other guards; effective shooter between (& beyond) the lines - near “sniper” status from beyond the arc; works hard defensively, though prone to struggle at times v. bigger 1s & 2s; very efficient decision-maker; signed w/ Knicks! (2022) - mastered a strong, supporting role while in Dallas - Brunson’s grown tremendously, is looking to help NYK return to the playoffs in 2023
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