After being named NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Jalen Brunson acknowledges his role extends beyond scoring, emphasizing the need to pass the ball more, especially after reviewing film from the Knicks’ Game 2 loss to the Pistons where he noted having “some bad shots.” Despite scoring 37 points on 12-of-27 shooting, nearly nine shots above his regular-season average, Brunson’s facilitation remains crucial, contributing eight assists in Game 1 and seven in Game 2. For postseason success, Brunson must involve teammates more, as highlighted by Josh Hart, to ensure others, like Karl-Anthony Towns, step up in critical moments.
