Earlier this season, Brunson had said his clutch gene was passed down from his mother, Sandra, a former volleyball player. “She keeps me focused,” he said. “She keeps me grounded.” But through his father, the point guard also learned how to push his mind and body past the pressure.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson strengthens impressive season with Week 19 honor
Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 25 points in loss
Brunson had 25 points (9-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-102 loss to the Warriors. Brunson went toe-to-toe with Stephen Curry all game long,
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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart know what Knicks need to fix — but can they do it?
Just like Jalen Brunson for the Knicks, Curry is the stabilizing force for Golden State, a role he has embraced in a quiet manner for years and through numerous incarnations of the roster. Kerr, who coached Brunson with Team USA in the World Cup two years ago, sees similar traits among the two.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr already knew Knicks star Jalen Brunson was already “a really good player” before he rose amongst the NBA’s best in blue and orange.
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