After Jalen Brunson’s wildly successful first season with the , expectations were high coming into the 2023-24 NBA season.
Many felt Brunson was an All-Star snub and that his strong play deserved a spot.
The Knick's point guard didn’t let the snub bother him; he used it to make everyone look foolish.
In the 12 games after the All-Star break, JB averaged 24.3 points and 6.2 assists. He led New York to a 9-3 record during that stretch, which helped them finish 47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Brunson then had an eclectic postseason, averaging 27.