He's a former Rose client and his father was Rose's first client. His father was also on Thibs' coaching staff previously. Jalen Brunson has a small team option next year and the team can either exercise that or decide to turn him into a RFA, similar options to the Knicks with Mitchell Robinson. He's a good player and probably costs less in the open market than Lonzo Ball. Giving the strong connections to the Knicks, he has to be a likely target. Behind the scenes i'm sure they already have a feel for his future. Let's assume Dallas decides to pick up his cheap option and push the long-term decision off a year. Is he worth giving Dallas one of their first round picks back? It's a steep price, but this could be the Knicks starting PG for the next 10 years. Thoughts?

I think the Knicks should take a serious run at TJ Mconnell. He’s a different type of player, great energy and can get people the ball. We still don’t have a player that can do that. He would be good for Obi & Mitch and the garden would love the guy.

Knixkik wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:Aren't the Mavs on record stating he is "untouchable" unless they are getting Lebron?

I'm sure they love him. But he's going to be a free agent and their starting PG is Luka. Brunson grew up in the NY/NJ area and has all of the ties to the Knicks front office and coaching staff. I don't see a reason he doesn't want to go there.

I like Brunson too. Our only realistic chance to get him was the kp trade

TPercy wrote:My only knock on Brunson is that in the games I’ve seen him play his playmaking hasn’t really stood out to me. For an undersized guard he does really well to get to them rim and his shooting ability is clearly there but are we sure he’s a PG?

With Randle and Barrett here, i don't think the playmaking is a concern. Same thing with Lonzo. I would rather a PG who can get to the hoop, make shots from the outside, and take some pressure off of the leaders, as opposed to a true create-for-others PG. The offense is going to run though Randle regardless.

Knixkik wrote:Brunson is arguably Dallas' third best player, and is having a great year as 6th man. He can get to the basket and shoots a high percentage when he gets there. He's a good outside shooter, FT shooter, and solid defender. He can play on and off the ball, something he's developed playing alongside Luka. He's only 24 years old.

He's a former Rose client and his father was Rose's first client. His father was also on Thibs' coaching staff previously. Jalen Brunson has a small team option next year and the team can either exercise that or decide to turn him into a RFA, similar options to the Knicks with Mitchell Robinson. He's a good player and probably costs less in the open market than Lonzo Ball. Giving the strong connections to the Knicks, he has to be a likely target. Behind the scenes i'm sure they already have a feel for his future. Let's assume Dallas decides to pick up his cheap option and push the long-term decision off a year. Is he worth giving Dallas one of their first round picks back? It's a steep price, but this could be the Knicks starting PG for the next 10 years. Thoughts?

Is he starting level capable?

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Brunson is arguably Dallas' third best player, and is having a great year as 6th man. He can get to the basket and shoots a high percentage when he gets there. He's a good outside shooter, FT shooter, and solid defender. He can play on and off the ball, something he's developed playing alongside Luka. He's only 24 years old.

He's a former Rose client and his father was Rose's first client. His father was also on Thibs' coaching staff previously. Jalen Brunson has a small team option next year and the team can either exercise that or decide to turn him into a RFA, similar options to the Knicks with Mitchell Robinson. He's a good player and probably costs less in the open market than Lonzo Ball. Giving the strong connections to the Knicks, he has to be a likely target. Behind the scenes i'm sure they already have a feel for his future. Let's assume Dallas decides to pick up his cheap option and push the long-term decision off a year. Is he worth giving Dallas one of their first round picks back? It's a steep price, but this could be the Knicks starting PG for the next 10 years. Thoughts?

Is he starting level capable?

He's become an elite 6th man, and probably Dallas' third best player. I think he's definitely starting caliber.

I saw Brunson dozens of times @ Nova. He's a natural leader and floor general, can get to the hoop at will, has a great pivot step turn around 8 footer in the paint (All of Jay Wrights players have skill-set in the their bags) and hits the 3 @ a 39% clip this year. Would love to get him but I think Dallas will lock-him up.