It was solely final season when Jalen Brunson was being questioned as a real, profitable celebrity. You would possibly keep in mind the controversy. There have been a number of naysayers, however Becky Hammon turned probably the most notable by declaring Brunson as “too small” to hold a franchise to nice heights.
Traditionally, she was solely partially right. Steph Curry is taller than Brunson by a few inches however hardly an enormous. Top didn’t cease him from profitable 4 titles. Allen Iverson is Brunson’s measurement and took the Sixers to the NBA Finals almost 25 years in the past, principally as a one-man offense.
Shorty Brunson? He bucked the stereotypes with a 2024 statistical playoff stretch rivaling Michael Jordan’s finest, dragging the injury-detonated Knicks past cheap expectations however nonetheless falling one win in need of clearing that nettlesome second-round hurdle.
The response from the Knicks’ entrance workplace was to double down on Brunson — maybe triple down is extra acceptable. They sprinted to signal his team-friendly extension. They named him captain, even opening MSG in August for a ceremony. They modified the roster to suit across the level guard, both buying or re-signing items who allowed Brunson to command the ball and flourish.
