Jay Wright Says What he Thinks Makes Jalen Brunson so Special
Summary
Jay Wright praised Jalen Brunson for his strong performance leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973. Brunson was named Finals MVP after scoring an average of 32.6 points per game and leading the Knicks to a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.Key Facts
- Jalen Brunson played for Villanova when Jay Wright coached two NCAA championship teams.
- Brunson helped the New York Knicks win the NBA title in 2023, their first since 1973.
- The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games during the NBA Finals.
- Brunson was named Finals MVP after averaging 32.6 points per game in the series.
- He scored 45 points in the final game of the championship series.
- Jay Wright said Brunson used his size and speed disadvantages to his advantage during games.
- Brunson played four years with the Dallas Mavericks before joining the Knicks in 2022.
- Now, Brunson is considered one of the greatest players in Knicks history.
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