At this time last year, there were questions — questions about whether Jalen Brunson was overpaid, questions about whether he was capable of being a leading man, questions about whether his breakout 2022 postseason was an anomaly or an indication of untapped potential.
He answered all of those with a series of exclamation marks, emerging as a top lead guard in the NBA, a player who is now considered grossly underpaid and an unquestioned leader for the Knicks.
After wins, he credited his teammates, even when he was the obvious star.
Following losses, Brunson blamed himself, despite strong performances.
