Everywhere Jalen Brunson goes, winning seems to follow him. A two-time national champion with the Villanova Wildcats, he blossomed as a critical contributor to the Mavericks’ Western Conference Finals run in 2021-22. His efforts in Dallas yielded him a lucrative contract and an opportunity with the Knicks, since transcending to “The King of New York” status.
- Lior Lampert
FanSided Staff Writer
Brunson is the ultimate floor general, always in complete control of the game. His floor-processing ability enables him to dictate the action and always make the right decision. Whether it's getting teammates involved, dominating as a scorer or taking charges defensively, he understands what’s needed and when, constantly rising to the occasion.
The straw that stirs their drink in New York, Brunson is arguably the best isolation bucket-getter in basketball. His marvelous footwork, a wide array of crafty finishing moves and stellar skills in the post make him virtually unstoppable against one-on-one defense. He’s an imposing inside presence despite being 6-foot-2 (on a good day), plus an incredibly efficient 3-point shooter.