In the second round, with average physical fitness and poor physical conditions, Jalen Brunson faced various negative labels. From the edge of the bench to a role player and an ace deputy, Brunson joined the Knicks in 2022 for 4 years and US$104 million, averaging more than 20 points per game. The ace main force and led New York back to the ranks of powers.
Further reading:The new king of New York! Jalen Brunson’s classic playoff battles/records/stats The new King of New York!
空砍61分 不敵怪物狀元
- Season: 2023-24
- 尼克 126 [勝] 130 馬刺
- Jalen Brunson ｜61 分、6 助攻、4 籃板
尼克面對怪物狀元Victor Wembanyama的馬刺，Jalen Brunson 47投25中、攻下61分，創下個人生涯單場得分新高，同時也是尼克隊史繼傳奇球星Bernard King的60分、Carmelo Anthony的62分後，第3位達成單場60分的球員。
可惜Victor Wembanyama也攻進40分，進入延長賽後關鍵時刻Brunson錯失三分不敵馬刺。
Scored a career-high 50 points in the second half without a miss
- Season: 2023-24
- 尼克 139 [勝] 122 太陽
- Jalen Brunson ｜50 points, 9 assists, 5 steals, 3FG 9-9
Facing the Suns' Big Three in Game 2, Jalen Brunson stole the spotlight. The Suns led the Knicks by two points in the first three quarters. Jalen Brunson entered killing mode and scored 35 points without missing a single shot in the second half. He completed the reversal under the leadership of 50 points in the game.
Brunson became the first player in history to score 50 points while maintaining a 1,00% three-point shooting percentage (8 or more attempts). Brunson is also the first player in the history of the Knicks to score 50 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. He is also the first player in the league to achieve 50 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 5 three-pointers, and 5 steals.
