Chapter 1
The blueprint of a basketball mind
Chapter 2
The Villanova championship standard
Chapter 3
From second-round draft pick to Dallas breakout
Chapter 4
The king of Madison Square Garden
YOUR GOAL
Master of The rise of Jalen Brunson
Ch 3 · From second-round draft pick to Dallas breakout
dave Jalen Brunson
From a second-round pick, they said he was too small, Now Jalen Brunson stands tall, answering New York's call!
dave When Dončić was injured during the 2022 playoffs, Brunson stepped up to carry the Mavericks.
dave In Dallas, Brunson learned to thrive alongside one of the NBA's most dominant high-usage superstars.
Fun Fact
Draft day steal: Jalen Brunson was selected 33rd overall in 2018, behind players who are no longer in the NBA today.
Glossary
draft (noun)
A system used by professional sports teams to select players from a pool of eligible candidates. The Mavericks selected Jalen Brunson as the 33rd overall pick in 2018.
A system used by professional sports teams to select players from a pool of eligible candidates. The Mavericks selected Jalen Brunson as the 33rd overall pick in 2018.
Quiz
How far did the Dallas Mavericks advance in the 2022 NBA playoffs with Jalen Brunson playing a key role?
Quiz
Why did Jalen Brunson slide to the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft despite his college success?
Quiz
How many points did Jalen Brunson score in Game 2 of the 2022 playoffs against Utah with Luka Dončić injured?
Quiz
Which European superstar did Jalen Brunson play alongside during his four seasons with the Dallas Mavericks?
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Who was hired as an assistant coach by the Knicks shortly before Jalen Brunson signed with them in 2022?
Quiz
What was the total value of the free-agent contract Jalen Brunson signed with the New York Knicks in 2022?