Jalen Brunson is being hailed as the best basketball player in the Eastern Conference by various sources, including Kenny Smith and Kendrick Perkins. Brunson's impressive performances, such as scoring 39 points in a game against Boston and averaging 38.5 points over his last 8 games, have led to discussions about his MVP candidacy. The New York Knicks player's exceptional season has garnered praise for his skills and impact on the team.
“He is better than anybody thought he was. He’s better than the Knicks thought he was…” Dan, @Stugotz790, @IzGutierrez, and the crew discuss the ascension of Jalen Brunson and if it will translate to success for the Knicks in the playoffs.🗽 📺 https://t.co/QHnPbvU2aM https://t.co/hD3c8RxrkV
Brunson = King of New York Great game to close out a special season from a special player 40 points 8 rebounds 7 assists 50 wins 2-seed 1A superstar https://t.co/WFyWJOJvKh
JALEN BRUNSON @nyknicks absolutely belongs in the conversation for MVP of the @NBA . He has been UNBELIEVABLE ALL year .
"Jalen Brunson has the capability of being the best player in any series, outside of Jokic." 👀 @kendrickperkins on how good Brunson has been playing. https://t.co/DAsO20yEU2
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is the best player in Eastern Conference ‘by far’: Kenny Smith https://t.co/7kWwBrfeZZ https://t.co/pqaN0uiGao
Jalen Brunson scored 39 (15/23 FG) in 3 quarters in the win over Boston and is averaging 38.5 PTS over his last 8 games 🔥 Kenny Smith: “Brunson has been the best basketball player in the eastern conference by far.” https://t.co/gDQIXWoLKR
December Kenny: "The Knicks…every game they play, they always have the 2nd best player. You play Boston, you got the 2nd or 3rd best player." April Kenny: "Jalen Brunson has been the best player in the Eastern Conference. By far." https://t.co/lwYwKFTTJe
"The New York Knicks are the most surprised team in basketball right now... [Jalen] Brunson has been the best basketball player in the eastern conference by far." Agree with Kenny Smith? 🤔 https://t.co/vYNCp3irKG
Kenny Smith says that Jalen Brunson has been “the best player in the Eastern Conference by far” this season. (H/T @IQfor3) https://t.co/BOLTrOgYok
“Brunson has been the best basketball player in the eastern conference by far” - Kenny Smith on Jalen Brunson (h/t @IQfor3 ) https://t.co/l0poionIrp
"Brunson has been the best basketball player in the Eastern Conference. By far." –– Kenny Smith at halftime https://t.co/NwVHqFTBIe
Who’s more deserving of NBA MVP than Jalen Brunson? 🥇 #NewYorkForever #Knicks #NBA @CoachYoungNJ https://t.co/KWHnDwM11v