Jalen Brunson, the standout player for the New York Knicks, gave his all to win the title in the 2023-24 NBA season. The 27-year-old, who recently opened up on the Mikal Bridges trade, displayed exceptional skills that carried the team to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Knicks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals of the recent season.
Despite the loss, Brunson continues to receive praise in various discussions. During a recent appearance on Fanatic Fest, former NBA player Walter Frazier mentioned that Brunson definitely has the potential to become one of the greatest Knicks ever.
“The expectations are always overwhelming. So, to rise to that occasion his first two years and accept that challenge, catapulted the team, he’s definitely got a chance to be one of the greatest Knicks ever.” Frazier spoke on stage while Brunson was sitting next to him.
“He’s definitely got a chance to be one of, if not, the greatest Knick ever”
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— Randy Cruz (@randyjcruz) August 16, 2024
According to StatMuse, Brunson averaged 28.7 points, 6.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in 77 games during the 2023-24 season. He earned a selection to play in his first All-Star game.
Frazier Compares Brunson To His Ex-teammate
Brunson has achieved several milestones throughout his professional career. Most notably, the Knicks appointed Brunson as the 36th captain in franchise history. Frazier mentioned that Brunson reminds him of his former teammate Willis Reed due to similarities in playing style and behavior.
“I did a video for him, but I wasn’t able to at the induction when he was inducted as a captain. But I told him he reminds me a lot of Willis Reed. They’re both lefties; they have tenacious work ethics, they’re always sharing and caring, and they have a team-first concept. They’re always thinking of the team and not themselves.” Frazier added.
In Game 7 of the conference semifinals against the Pacers, Brunson suffered a fracture to his left hand. However, he promptly underwent surgery to repair the damage. The 27-year-old star player’s future is now subject to speculation among fans and analysts, as trade rumors intensify for the upcoming season. It will be interesting to see where he plays next season.
