Jalen Brunson has established himself as one of the best point guards in the entire NBA.
The New York Knicks star is having another incredible season with averages of 28.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range in 17 games.
Kyle Kuzma Made His Feelings Clear About New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson
Last week, the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 118-109.
Brunson went off for 37 points, one rebound, five assists and one steal while shooting 12/21 from the field and 4/6 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
After the game, Kyle Kuzma made his feelings clear about Brunson.
Kuzma (via HoopsHype): “I think he’s a hell of a player… You obviously got to watch him because he understands the rules and he understands what the the refs are looking for… You don’t want to be too much on his body because he stops and pops and gets little measly fouls… He just understands how to play the game.”
The Knicks are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 13-6 record in 19 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and 7-3 over their last ten).
After defeating the Toronto Raptors (on November 30), the Knicks will resume action on Tuesday night when they visit Jaylen Brown and the Celtics in Boston.
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As for Kuzma, he finished the loss with 20 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 8/9 from the field and 4/5 from three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.
The 2020 NBA Champion is in his first full season playing for the Bucks.
He is averaging 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 50.2% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range in 21 games.
The Bucks are currently the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-13 record in 22 games.
They have gone 2-8 over their last ten.
On Wednesday night, the Bucks will host Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in Milwaukee.
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The Knicks and Bucks will face off (again) on February 27 in Milwaukee.