It's not just Tyrese Maxey who greatly celebrated his first star. Jalen Brunson Also. With 40 points against the Pacers, the Knicks playmaker did justice to his participation in the next All-Star Game.
After this ninth victory in a row for New York, in which he was decisive, the player was asked to react. In front of the support of the public at Madison Square Garden, emotion took over.
Tears in my eyes
” It was very cool. This whole experience, the evening, our victory, and obviously what happened before the match,” he saidwith tears in his eyes. “We work for certain moments but we never know how we will react when they present themselves. So it was unique. »
The former Mavericks knew how to play his match, excellent with 40 points at 15/30 shooting, before letting himself be overcome by the joy of being an All-Star for the first time. “When we are in the match, we are focused. And when it's over, then we relax and realize what's happening.”slips Jalen Brunson.
“It’s surreal. For every step there were skeptics and he always proved them wrong”, reacts Tom Thibodeau, who knew the new All-Star from his childhood, when he coached his father, Rick Brunson, former New York player. The franchise also highlighted this journey with a video.
We're all so proud of you, Jalen! pic.twitter.com/Uh2fCXYPcO
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 2, 2024
The Knicks will have two All-Stars this season, although Julius Randle will be out of the All-Star game with a shoulder injury. The presence of Jalen Brunson in Indiana will therefore be important for the franchise, third in the Eastern Conference, and for the player, finally rewarded after an already busy past season.
” What to say ? He did exactly what was expected of him, what he has been doing since the start of the season. He's an All-Star and he's having an MVP season right now. He should have been player of the month.” believes Donte DiVincenzo in the face of his teammate's performance and while it was Donovan Mitchell who won this trophy. “What more can I say then? He does everything possible for us to win matches. It's not easy since Randle, Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby are out. Everything is against us and he continues to carry us towards victory. »
| Jalen Brunson | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | DAL | 73 | 22 | 46.7 | 34.8 | 72.5 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 9.3 |
| 2019-20 | DAL | 57 | 18 | 46.6 | 35.8 | 81.3 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 8.2 |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 68 | 25 | 52.3 | 40.5 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| 2021-22 | DAL | 79 | 32 | 50.2 | 37.3 | 84.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 68 | 35 | 49.1 | 41.6 | 82.9 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 24.0 |
| 2023-24 | NYK | 46 | 36 | 48.0 | 42.2 | 83.6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 26.8 |
| Total | 391 | 28 | 49.1 | 39.4 | 81.7 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 15.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
