Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson did a little bit of everything in his New York Knicks debut. After four seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, the Knicks’ prized free agent brought it on both ends of the court in a showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. Brunson showcases his versatile offensive arsenal, from mid-range jumpers to turnaround floaters in traffic, while also bringing a winning style to the defensive end. After a series of clutch buckets keeps his team within reach, Brunson wins his new fanbase over in dramatic fashion, stepping in front of Grizzlies star Ja Morant to take a crucial charge and force overtime. Though the Knicks fell in OT, they had to be thrilled with the early contributions from Brunson, who posted 15 points, six rebounds and nine assists on October 19, 2022.