New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was chosen to his first All-Star Sport on Thursday, and adopted up the glory by dropping 40 factors in a win at house in opposition to the Indiana Pacers.
After the sport, Brunson was serenaded with “MVP” chants by followers at Madison Sq. Backyard, and the 27-year-old was so overwhelmed by the assist, he might barely discover the phrases to say throughout his on-court postgame interview.
“That was enjoyable,” mentioned Brunson, as Knicks followers bellowed down from the stands.
When requested about his journey to reaching the All-Star Sport, Brunson merely sighed and shook his head whereas soaking within the second, earlier than saying, “I’ve obtained nothing to say.”
Brunson was chosen for his first ASG recreation earlier tonight then dropped 40 in massive Knicks W 🙌What a second pic.twitter.com/NZvTBkRK7j
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 2, 2024
It was Brunson’s fifth 40-plus level recreation this season, and he led New York to its ninth consecutive victory—even with OG Anunoby and Julius Randle sidelined for the sport.
The Knicks sit at 32–17 following the win on Thursday, and followers voiced their appreciation for Brunson’s efforts, which can culminate in his first-ever All-Star look alongside Randle at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Feb. 18.
