Looking back, Jalen Brunson getting drafted 33rd in last year’s NBA draft was almost as stunning as Luka Doncic falling all the way to third overall.
The Mavericks have a franchise cornerstone in Doncic, of course.
But they also found an absolute gift with their second-round pick of Brunson. It turns out that winning two NCAA championships in three seasons with Villanova translates just dandy into the NBA.
So well, in fact, that it’s not a stretch to make the case that Brunson should receive some consideration when it comes time for media members to start selecting their all-rookie teams.