When Jalen Brunson requested a five-year, $87 million deal from the Dallas Mavericks, the team responded with a four-year, $55.5 million offer. He turned it down—and took his talents to New York.
Now, Brunson is the Knicks’ primary scorer and is helping keep them alive in the playoffs with what could be a sensational comeback against the Indiana Pacers.
Trust him with a mid-range jumper or a step-back three, and he delivers. When Brunson is locked in, there’s hardly anyone better at getting the job done. So, with all that talent on display, how much did the Knicks offer to bring him to Madison Square Garden? Let’s dive into the contract details of the former Mavericks guard.
Jalen Brunson’s Net Worth and Contract Details Explored
After the Mavericks walked away, the Knicks signed Brunson to a four-year, $104 million contract in 2022, which took up 22.43% of their cap space. The deal included a player option for the 2025–26 season.
With Brunson proving to be one of the league’s best players, the Knicks offered him a major upgrade. He signed a four-year, $156,549,124 veteran extension, which will pay him an average of $34.94 million annually. That’s 22.6% of the team’s cap, and the Knicks used Bird rights to complete the deal. Brunson signed a player option that runs through the 2028–29 season, when he’ll be 32.
Off the court, Brunson has built an impressive endorsement portfolio. He’s partnered with Nike, American Express, Dollar Shave Club, Hecho Tequila Soda, MSI Computers, Faherty Brand, DoorDash, BodyArmor, and Pedialyte. He also works with Catalina Crunch, Oura Ring, Bose, Delta, and Dunkin’ Donuts.
These deals contribute to his estimated net worth of $18 million, placing him among the NBA’s highest-paid stars—and with good reason. Brunson has become one of the most consistent and clutch performers in the league.
Right now, all eyes are on his playoff series against the Pacers. He’s averaging 33.0 points, 5.4 assists, and is shooting 51.4% from the field. He’s also attempting 21.4 shots per game, and his efficiency proves he knows exactly what he’s doing.
Brunson’s ability to draw fouls and convert from the free-throw line has also been key. He’s shooting 93.3% from the stripe, averaging 9.0 attempts per game. While his plus-minus sits at -1.6, his impact on the Knicks is undeniable. He helped the team extend their series against Indiana with a gritty Game 5 performance.
As this year’s Clutch Player of the Year, Brunson didn’t wait for the fourth quarter to take over. He poured in 16 points in the third, helping build a 17 point cushion that proved to be too much for the Pacers to come back from.
With his contract extension in place and his game reaching another level, Brunson is hoping to win a championship with the Knicks and cement his legacy in franchise history.
