Is Jalen Brunson the Best Point Guard in the East?

[@AlexHoops]

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[@dontworryidontknowwhereyou7972]

He saw most of the defensive attention in the two playoff series and didn’t falter he’s a bucket

[@TheBaconBasket1]

He even saw it on the Mavs. I watched those games as a Mitchell fan closely 2 years agl and Brunson stressed me out play after play.

[@jamesedwards1284]

His footwork, change of pace, overall craftiness makes him unguarded-able. Now add on an amazing jumpshot, an unstoppable floater, great court vision and decent defense which makes him in my eyes a top 5 pg in the league.

[@akiyahwilliams9521]

Top 7

[@jamesedwards1284]

@@akiyahwilliams9521 Steph Dame Shai Brunson Change my mind….

[@FroZone2515]

@@jamesedwards1284Kyrie/Luka over him too, whichever one gets the PG role next year.

[@jamesedwards1284]

@@FroZone2515 kyrie is flashier, not better. And luka is a sf…

[@FroZone2515]

@@jamesedwards1284 Kyrie is def better💀 way better scorer while being more efficient and their playmaking is fairly close, plus he’s clutch. As for Luka, he is listed as a PG and literally plays exactly like a PG.... Either way they’re both better.

[@behindthearcyt]

Brunson had a way better season that i think most of us expected but especially post all star break he was playing like the best guard in the east. He never gets sped up by a defender always able to play at his own pace and get to his spots in the midrange incredibly comfortably

[@Smido83]

As a Mavs fan I still root for him, and most likely will till he retires. He was way more important for our team then any Mavs fan (or our FO) wants to admit. Not only on the court, but also in the locker room. He is a true leader. He was in highschool, college, during the Mavs WCF rung, for the Knicks and will be for this years US WC team. Just thinking about that my Mavs could still have him on a 14.5 mio per year contract for 3 more years right now still makes me extremely sad... Sometimes I just hate my Mavs FO...

[@mvee05]

was he willing to stay in mabs for 15 mil per year?? damn

[@Smido83]

@@mvee05 He was... he wanted to sign a 55.5/4 extension TWICE! I am still not over this...

[@taetrrtot6205]

From what I saw in that Knicks vs Heat series he's a top 5 pg rn

[@pattycakes1439]

He can be a top 5 pg, but he definitely isn’t right now. There a lot of talented pgs in the nba right now. A top 5 ever Knicks pg, not in the nba today tho. I think he will be, but I’m in reality for now. Luka, Curry, Morant, SGA, , Trey, and Halliburton are all better pgs. That whether u wanna agree with it or not

[@taetrrtot6205]

@@pattycakes1439 I personally don't consider Luka a PG more of a playmaking 2 guard. And I'd argue he's better than Morant (not by much), Haliburton, and Trae Young. My top 5 pgs rn are 1. Curry 2. Kyrie 3. Dame 4. SGA 5. Brunson. His skill set is more versatile than Ja or Haliburton and he's a far more efficient than Trae

[@josephbirmingham2796]

@@taetrrtot6205idm what you feel he’s a pg 😂

[@pattycakes1439]

@@taetrrtot6205 It doesn’t matter what u consider Luka to be, he’s a pg. You don’t get to just move the goal post just to make your point. Bottom line is u are a typical delusional Knick fan with zero grasp of reality. Trey and Halliburton both average more points and assists than Brunson. Doesn’t matter what u can argue, Trey and Halliburton are better pgs. They have better numbers and have accomplished more in their careers. Morants off the court issues have nothing to do with his play, he’s clearly better also. You don’t get to pick and choose facts. That’s the stuff women do. Imma let u be as delusional as u wanna be, even if u know nothing u are talking about.

[@dkarmusic5424]

@@taetrrtot6205also I think fox is a little bit better. But yeah Brunson is right around top 5 pg

[@bruhtater9894]

Him being let go is the biggest mistake the mavs will have ever done in this Luka era. Should have just extended him

[@donsnow8039]

Definitely looks like Cuban pulled another Nash. Difference is he probably won't be as lucky with Luka wanting to stay as he was with Dirk

[@Masoch1st]

alternatively, it makes the knicks passing on mitchell much more tolerable

[@samcremin1486]

Hindsight 20/20

[@Smido83]

@@Masoch1st They didnt pass on him. They didnt overpay like crazy for him... big difference! They wouldnt be better of with a Brunson/Mitchell backcourt and no depth/picks left. It was the right decision back then, no matter how good Brunson played.

[@Masoch1st]

@@Smido83 yes they did lmao. You never heard of a sign and trade apparently 🤦

[@muvzyhoops]

love the drop coverage stats most youtubers arent willing to take that extra step and create there own formulas! loved the vid ;)

[@Art_Vandelay_Industries]

He has such a beautiful and intriguing game

[@Shmijr]

Did you just invent a crude version of a stat for a vid? Love it, actually adds from real perspective and insight

[@eazymb.]

I don’t understand what people don’t see in Brunson. They probably don’t watch him play. Proved he can accent what a superstar is good at. Proved he’s at bare minimum a top 5 PG in the east when the ball is put in his hands. A (90s) traditional floor general. He has an automatic mid range floater and pull up. Can take guys to the post. Can shoot close enough to 40% from 3. You put a superstar with him, you really have something. A guy that can get his from anywhere. Doesn’t need the ball all the time and can actually make the superstar better.

[@johnnyroberts5994]

He’s , the best PG we’ve had since Marberry and maybe even since the Knick goat Clyde

[@mambosuchil]

i was very skeptical at first, but you backed up your analysis really well, i really enjoyed the video

[@thomasblank2353]

except I want to see him shooting over giannis or RW3, not Nikola vucevic who has a high %FG against stat for a center.

[@rnuke_rocket]

I already miss him in Dallas and I'm glad he's showing signs of becoming a future all-star in the league. 🥺 If only Cuban gave him an early extension before Brunson's rookie-scale contract expired, then the Mavs would still have a disciplined ball-handler and playmaker next to Luka.

[@coopercarlson4307]

What if I think he’s better than LeBron James and Michael Jordan combined

[@meh7348]

Then he's better than LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain combined.

[@Dimezprod]

Then ur speaking fax

[@gravygod1498]

Then jalen brunson is even better than you think

[@Chorbus]

He’s never lost a finals. Gotta put him in the same category as MJ…

[@mkyvvs]

Then youd be correct

[@dimelo58]

I remember people were laughing at the Knicks for giving Brunson “so much money“ who’s laughing now.

[@skinneybob4984]

He should’ve been all nba 3rd team and I die on that hill

[@conorwatchvidz]

Facts

[@pattycakes1439]

You guys are both not being realistic. Obviously y’all are from nyc lol. Cuz nobody in the rest of the country would say that. He definitely got snubbed as an allstar. But there are too many good pgs in the nba for him to be on the all-nba team. I can name a good 5pgs better than him off the top of my head without even thinking

[@dkarmusic5424]

@@pattycakes1439your right, there’s just so many talented pgs in the league rn. But Brunson is still one of the best

[@TruthSpeaker4]

@@pattycakes1439this casual again

[@loganxmcd]

i feel like we need to talk about how the rise of drop coverage is helping guards so much. look at dearron fox he had his career year because of it and look at how much he got better because of what tue celtics brought into the nba practically two years ago

[@OwskiiiGaming]

Brunson has always had IT, wouldn’t have been who he is with Luka, he is a lead ball handler but a 2nd option. New York needs a great wing or big to take that #1 if they want to take the leap.

[@Dadjagajag]

I WAS GENUINELY SURPRISED WHEN BRUNSON DIDN'T MAKE THE ALL STAR TEAM. I'M A WARRIORS FAN, BUT EVERY LITTLE MOMENT I'VE SEEN BRUNSON PLAY, I'D ALWAYS SAY HOW THIS GUY CAN HOOP!

[@FinancialCharles]

It's about damn time people are recognizing jalen brunson for the super star he is. I'm glad we are having this conversation

[@terrancedavis4851]

He is underrated last year i thought he was a poor man fred van vleet. But nah hes better cant lie

[@charleskerby9602]

Way better

[@thomasblank2353]

what possessed you to think that? Van Fleet can't create his own shot well at all, he is a catch and shoot guy. Brunson is a 3 level scorer, not sure van fleet can score on two levels.

[@terrancedavis4851]

@@thomasblank2353 When bruson was with the luka, the ball was clearly in lukas hands most of the time n brunson opportunies came from tbe catch n shoot or secondary playmaker after the ball is sent his way. In that roll he very much looked like fred. Brunson as a first option showed he can be a 3 level scorer consistently so i agree with u. This wasnt so clear last year, as fred was coming off an allstar season and hasnt looked the same since then.

[@carlcrawford5939]

I like his game he been one of my favorite players too watch

[@TruthSpeaker4]

Loved this video put some RESPECT on his name !

[@dubtrac1657]

Gsw was daring him to shoot a year ago. His growth is crazy

[@thomasblank2353]

they may not mind him shooting the 3 in the playoffs, 32.5% in 2023 playoffs from downtown.

[@zachcomposto535]

Craziest part of his season: his efficiency improved with significantly with more usage

[@Togomei]

love that drop coverage stat

[@salvell]

Good to see a left handed point guard getting praised we are under appreciated 💯

[@Travbryanmusic]

He’ll be in MVP talks next season

[@rapp-j-i7517]

I feel his assist numbers are affected by the Knicks offense. Most of the sets are just to set up isos if more movement was implemented I think his numbers would improve to around 8 a game

[@UnKnownn2520]

This. Thibs has 0 offensive imagination. Theres no plays ran...just iso and pick and rolls

[@Nyeppie]

Great video as always.

[@caydenbyrne23]

I really love jalen brunson. I gotta say he is by far the most underrated player.

[@klassinitialz8636]

He is a winner and he plays like one nothing less than All star next yr

[@Jayolemane]

He's a beast😂😂

[@MrRapmaster19]

Letting Brunson go is slowly becoming the Steve Nash 2.0 move for Dallas. Initially, seemed like hyperbole, but after the all-star break, it's looking way more like reality. He's top 3 in the East with Haliburton and Trae easily.

[@Drenn23]

Brunson made me a fan....not gonna lie

[@freshmanfloater9395]

My fav nba player !!!!!

[@SamuelMorris-sr3vv]

Thank u I never see videos about brunson go Knicks we going all the way brunson will be 2024 m.v.p

[@TruthSpeaker4]

Yes … he’s also the most disrespected… its fools that think Tyrese Haliburton is on his Level 😂😂😂 Casual talk

[@chocolatecity1974]

Tyrese is better, fool!

[@karl-heinzjean-francois8554]

He is the best guard in the East

[@pattycakes1439]

Love Brunson.. But You are being delusional my man lol.

[@jamesedwards1284]

@@pattycakes1439name one pg better than jb…. I dare you to name one

[@victoriasmith6810]

um, maybe steph?? @@jamesedwards1284

[@united-statesdhhs6278]

@@jamesedwards1284harden and jrue holiday

[@chocolatecity1974]

Tyrese Haliburton is better than Brunson

[@Trouble_90210]

I think Haliburton will be in that conversation next year

[@Horobr]

That's actually very interesting

[@asherlevynba]

What if I’ve listened to Desmond Novack enough to know he’s the second best guard in the East

[@pattycakes1439]

I love Brunson but he’s not second best pg in the east. Halliburton and Trey still have a better body of work than him. He will be 1st or second best soon. But realistically he isn’t yet

[@matthewrutters6842]

@pattycakes1439 Halliburton hasn't even sniffed the playoffs yet. Putting him over Brunson is foolish.

[@pattycakes1439]

@@matthewrutters6842 Halliburton also doesn’t play with an all-nba player on his team either . I highly doubt Brunson wouldnt have gone to the playoffs without Randall’s 25 and 10 either. So miss me with that playoffs nonsense, because if I named a pg that won a championship u still wouldn’t agree they were better than Brunson. The only thing foolish is you tryna change the criteria for a pg in order to make your point. Halliburton is definitely a better pg, numbers don’t lie but people do

[@MiraS24]

I wish we had jalen Brunson over harden😰

[@noamilan5950]

Yes. Next question

[@jerrycrisp3555]

Yes bro I been saying this he’s a superstar thanks for pulling up stats I’m goin straight to this vid next time someone says jalen aint😂

[@MrpapaBN29]

Yes!

[@MrpapaBN29]

Dream of him on the Lakers !

[@darandompigzgaming9766]

JB will have a Kyle Lowry type legacy

[@nanyer]

Prime kyle lowry wished he could have the efficiency of jalen brunson. Both playoff risers

[@pattycakes1439]

He’s way better than prime Kyle Lowry

[@ColdHoops]

​@@pattycakes1439 Disrespectful 🤦

[@jerrycrisp3555]

It’s crazy how you could cast him off when he was shitting on the whole league last year😂

[@RollsRoyceEnvy]

If you want to win 😏

[@UnKnownn2520]

Hes top 5 pg in the league no doubt. Stepth dame fox morant jb

[@LostWitIt]

all I gotta say he learned a lot from watching his daddy Luka.

[@sqwo560]

He is already doing this things in Villanova before he was drafted.

[@Thebestoutthere]

He is the best pg in the east because all the better PGs are in the west.

[@dreadfullyeti6686]

Nahh trae is better ngl

[@Thebestoutthere]

@@dreadfullyeti6686 I won’t argue with that. But it’s close.

[@izzonyc]

NY's hero

[@ner__0365]

digusting mismanagement letting him walk by the mavs

[@jnmc2498]

I get prime Kemba Walker vibes from Brunson… Am I wrong or do some people agree?

[@LaurieSpears-o1l]

I think Tyrese halilburton , trae and bruson

[@su.4805]

Better than Luka "Lussell Whitebrook" Doncic. Knicks is rising and Dallas has fallen.

[@requiemforameme1]

1. Haliburton 2. Trae 3T. Garland/Brunson 5. Harden I guess? 😂 East is notably weak at PG though. West stole all the star Point Guards in the draft too.

[@notable7952]

WTF UR HANDSOME!?!?!

[@jamesedwards1284]

Wtf bro that’s gay af

[@yourfellowsimmer5368]

Did Tyrese Haliburton go back to the west?

[@knav6680]

Top 4 maybe

[@united-statesdhhs6278]

Harden and Jrue are better imo maybe tyrese as well

[@JustAnAccountLmao810]

Trae

[@Smido83]

Ah come on... I am a huge Brunson fan... but calling him 6'2 is like calling Jarrett Allen a 7 footer! He is 6'0... maybe 6'1 in shoes... and I am nice here.

[@mvee05]

true, i bet he is under 6 without shoes, makes it more impressive what hes doing

[@thomasblank2353]

His wingspan is only 6'4", not sure about the defense with all those kincks stud defenders around him. His defensive rating of 116.9 is pretty high with the league average at 112 and guys like Jrue Holliday are 108 or so

[@djdex5083]

he’s alr the best in the league obviously he’s the best in the east

[@TheEzwider88]

Lamelo Ball

[@dariusdina8561]

I would take Haliburton over him all day long

[@ryany6776]

What about now

[@jacobkelley4980]

Tyrese Haliburton is... sorry bud.

[@ryany6776]

He's not... sorry bud.

[@normanbell1410]

Ty is a much better passer, and he's barely grown up. Look for him to lead the NBA in assists this season and be near top 10 in steals. Pacers make the playoffs, Ty an all-star again, and Brunson again... not.

[@sqwo560]

Ah yes all star defines how good a player is. Good take 🙄

[@isaacriley108]

Tyrese better than Brunson

[@scottsykes3921]

I want Julius randle gone /:

[@BigAP219]

I’m taking tyrese over him any day

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

Unfortunately, you have to win to be considered one if the best. Tyrese is young and full of potential. However, he looks to feed more than actually attacking the defense in vulnerable situations. Jalen brunson almost always makes the right decisions in tight situations rather than forcing unneeded assist.

[@Kingsfan]

Haliburton is better

[@bosslax3162]

1. Lillard 2. Halliburton 3. Harden 4. Brunson

[@ryany6776]

LOL

[@Gorillagang631]

🧢 brunson#1

[@bosslax3162]

@@Gorillagang631 lol

[@Jaytecca]

He’s gonna have Dlo type of career 3 year hype stretch then fall off word 2

[@NoahFreedman]

Can confidently put Trae, Hali, and Harden ahead of Brunson.

[@migeki11]

I’d take Brunson over all those guys.

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

Brunson will continue to cook those guys.

[@ColdHoops]

Smart's not in the East anymore so yes🤷‍♂️

[@ethan3398]

Tyrese Haliburton is betta

[@willwhit5742]

I want them to trade Julius Randle

[@donaldf9055]

For who? Idk another pf who they can trade for without trading all their dept. If randle wasn't inconsistent, this Knicks squad would be scary AF but because randle falls off a cliff it's not and it's aggravating.

[@willwhit5742]

@@donaldf9055 he’s horrible in the playoffs

[@donaldf9055]

@@willwhit5742 ik but who else can they get for randle? In the reg he gives you 25 ppg with solid d.

[@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449]

@@donaldf9055KAT maybe? Even though he’s arguably just as aggravating

[@donaldf9055]

@@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449 and there lies the problem. He's the best pf we can have with brunson rn but we can't realistically get a better pf without either tanking or getting rid of our debt.

[@bavingates2502]

imo the best pg in the east is Trey Young and Jrue Holiday. And if He can stay healthy Lonzo

[@shawtynoikilpeople3905]

No. There, I just answered this awful question.

[@AlexHoops]

🤓

[@sqwo560]

​@@shawtynoikilpeople3905Definitely a casual

[@pauledmarpranom6150]

Naah. Its James Harden

[@serendipity2516]

Trae better