Jalen Brunson’s No. 11 wasn’t his top pick — but he wouldn’t exchange it for anything now.
BOSTON – If Jalen Branson’s No. 11 is retired by the Knicks and hangs from the rafters at Madison Square Garden, Evan Fournier will have played an important part in that story. Hours before facing the Celtics in Game 2 of the conference semi-finals, Branson explained the winding path behind his choice to wear No. […]
Jalen Brunson’s newest challenge is with the tough Celtics backcourt.
The first standout defender was Ausar Thompson, recognized as one of the league’s best young talents. Now, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White have emerged as maybe the NBA’s premier defensive duo. Facing them won’t be a walk in the park for Jalen Brunson. The Knicks’ star guard, who was awarded NBA’s clutch player of the […]
Jalen Brunson’s heroic shot the latest all-time Knicks moment
Detroit – A few years from now, Jalen Brunson will be the Punch Eye and Grayer. Patrick Ewing now has one of those seats. So did Senator Bill Bradley. John Starks, Latrell Sprewell. Earl the Pearl. Those eternal Nicks are officially respected every time they appear on the video board. The joint will be a […]
Jalen Brunson’s series-winner earned a Mike Breen ‘double bang’ call
Mike Breen stayed on the clock for just seconds in the Knicks series, which acquired the Pistons, breaking out a double “bang” with Jalen Branson's go-ahead shot. The Knicks and NBA signature voices were called Shots as a tiny Caesar Arena in shock. “Branson, leave the three of you,” Breen explained on the broadcast. “Bang! […]
Stephen A. Smith, Josh Hart went wild after Jalen Brunson’s Knicks winner
Jalen Brunson's later game heroes were all engrossed in. In Knicks' series Clinchin 116-113 victory in Game 6 with the Pistons on Thursday, Branson scored a game-high 40 points, including a shot he won in just 4.3 seconds of games in the fourth quarter. Many people across sports media have gone wild after being perhaps […]
Jalen Brunson’s egregious flopping is NBA Playoffs’ most annoying subplot
Jalen Brunson isn’t one of the biggest, fastest or most explosive security guards in the NBA, but because everyone is not clever, he’s become one of the best. Branson climbs into the world of basketball and faces skeptics from underrated recruits to college basketball legends Villanova Second draft pick Dallas Mavericks I didn’t want it […]
Jalen Brunson’s late explosion leads Knicks to win over 76ers
The Knicks' unwinning record against the NBA's top three teams felt like a first world problem when compared to skid teams that were kicked out in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Following the latest contraction losses to Cleveland and Boston at the Eastern Conference Powerhouse over the weekend, the Knicks had everything […]
Jalen Brunson’s foul woes don’t stop Knicks from impressive rout of Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS – Behind Karl Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the Knicks not only survived Jalen Branson's long-term stay on the bench, but also thrived. Adversity hit early in the second half against the Pacers on Tuesday night. The point guard had a nine-point lead, with about nine minutes left in a third. He came back […]
Jalen Brunson’s late heroics help Knicks fend off pesky Raptors
As Toronto -Paul Pierce called, the clutch gene may not appear in the DNA test. However, Jalen Brunson has passed the eye test. He said he was a career, coming from his mother, Sandra. “She keeps focusing on me and she keeps contacting me,” said Branson. “My father pushed me to be the best player […]
Jalen Brunson’s blunt response to Isaiah Hartenstein’s Knicks dig
Isaiah Hartenstein claimed he would not have allowed Trae Young to celebrate with a Knicks logo at the Garden during the Hawks' NBA Cup quarterfinal victory on Wednesday. Here's Jalen Brunson's answer: “Isaiah isn't here,” the Knicks captain said after practice Saturday. Trae Young pretends to roll the dice during the Hawks vs. Knicks game […]