The Dallas Mavericks got an absolute steal by drafting Jalen Brunson in the second round. Punishing NBA draft prospects for their extended collegiate sports experience is a simple protocol in today’s scouting process. Brunson is just the next victim of that analysis.
Imagine the thought of reprimanding an applicant for a similar past professional experience for the new job they seek. Job applications everywhere are currently burning into oblivion.
Jalen Brunson played three seasons with Villanova, two in which were NCAA Championship campaigns. It’s understandable for scouts to use age as a critical factor for gauging players’ floors and ceilings.