Jalen Brunson is first in factors per sport (35.6), fifth in assists (8.1) and third in minutes (45.7) within the ongoing NBA playoffs, and his stellar play has meant the Knicks are simply two wins away from clinching their first Conference Final berth since 1999-2000.
The Villanova alum’s heroics have led some to anoint him the most effective energetic level guard within the NBA, particularly with Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard’s seasons ending prematurely. Nonetheless, Draymond Inexperienced believes anybody who ranks Brunson over his teammate is a prisoner of the second.
“F— no,” Inexperienced stated in response to a mailbag query on “The Draymond Green Show” podcast. “Steph Curry (is) within the NBA. Dude, are you loopy? What? Come on, no. That is ridiculous. Steph Curry remains to be within the NBA, he is nonetheless nice. Come on. Cease it, what?”
Inexperienced took it a step additional and talked about Mavericks star Luka Doncic, who can also be listed as a degree guard.