Is Jalen Brunson a Top-10 NBA Player This Season? | OM3 THINGS
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- On this Monday’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three Things,’ JJ Redick is joined once again by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot. This week they discuss where’s the New York Knicks land in the Eastern Conference playoff picture and if Jalen Brunson is a top-10 player in the NBA this season, what first round playoff matchups with the possible play-in teams could lead to an upset, and if the Boston Celtics will have any weaknesses come the start of the postseason. Let’s go!
0:00 Intro
1:49 The Knicks and Jalen Brunson
13:19 Playoff upsets
21:09 Boston Celtics
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The Knicks are 42-4 when establishing at least a 10-point lead, which is insane in today's NBA. This is only possible due to Brunson's ability to control the pace of the game. Brunson also leads the league since January 1st in plus-minus at +436 (Tatum is No. 2 at + 389).
Whoa…Who knew
That +/- would be OG had he not been injured. He was insane in January.
@@jc09113 Yes, OG is 6th in the league since Jan 1 despite playing in only 19 games! Hartenstein is top 5 too.
Also the defense,👍🏾
Thiiibbbbssss
No one has been able to lead the Knicks like brunson. No one took the challenge. He’s definitely top ten.
Name your top 10, he’s at best top 15th
@@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony nah raul is right, brunson is not only fighitng his sub-par teammates but a horrific coach, thibideau (knicks coach) has been known to over play his players and generally not liked by his team or peers in the nba.
@@wundo9372huh?? Thibs one of the best coaches in the league you just spewing BS
@@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony. Jokic Embid Giannis shai luka lebron and Tatum. I think brunson doesn’t not have the help those guys even have tbh. But Knicks do have a lot of guys having career years. Might be partly brunson effect.
Jokic, Giannis, Embiid, Luka, Kawhi, LeBron, Shai, KD, Steph, Tatum. That's just off the dome. All arguably better than Brunson, imo. Not to mention Dame, Book, Haliburton, Ant, AD, Jaylen Brown... There's a LOT of great players right now. Brunson is definitely one of them. I'm just not sure he's top 10.
Hartenstein has been an unsung hero for the Knicks in my opinion. With Randle and OG out, genuinely believe he’s the Knicks’ 2nd best player
Donte and Hart
Hartenstein won’t get any credit because he’s white. But if he was a self hating racist like Jalen Brunson is, that’s all you would ever hear about how great he is.
1000%
It’s should not be a surprise the worst stretch while missing OG and Randle was the timeframe in February when IHart was out hurt/barely playing 18 minutes a game
Maybe...
@@Abyfresh523gmail it’s cause he’s ⚪️ you’re just like Brunson…. A jealous brother who wishes so bad that he was ⚪️
he's definitely the best PG in the east
100%. 2nd best guard in the entire league behind Luka imo.
Apparently you haven't gotten the news that Isaiah Thomas got a new 10 day@@Ssjiskkidjj
@@Ssjiskkidjj1. Luka
2. Sga
3. Brunson
@@pipohemm8726 Nah, SGA has slowed down at the end of the season, Brunson hasn’t and he’s carried a heavier load. (Pause) Brunson is better and more impactful than SGA. He’s also proven in the playoffs when it matters most 2 seasons in a row, raising his level of play. Shai hasn’t proven that yet.
@@Ssjiskkidjj Shai will finish top 3 in mvp voting on a 55 win team. He is better defensively, more versatile and scoring over 30 again. Brunson is great but Shai is a lock for 1st team all nba along with Luka at guard
In my opinion, Brunson is a legit MVP candidate.
Yeah I believe he deserves some votes this is a crazy season he’s having and I would vote for him before Tatum imo
Yes Jalen Brunson is a top 10 player why is this a question? Do people understand how hard it is to carry a franchise on their back? Not only that but to carry a franchise to the playoffs? Just look at how tough it is for a guy like Luka to get a top spot in the standings so for a smaller guard to do it should not be understated. Jalen Brunson to me has been the best point guard in the league this year and that’s over names like Kyrie, Dame, and Steph.
Jalen Brunson has had a great season. He has not had a better season as a point guard than Luka Doncic.
@@msdabrennhe hasn’t been better than Shai either in all fairness although he has been great
Luka and Shai are better point guards slow down but Brunson is exceptional no doubt.
Tom Brunson is a top racist
Fr. He's a clear cut top3 pg this season only behind Luka and SGA.
Jalen Brunson has the footwork of Jesus
Love how happy you all are “ I’m just happy to be here “🔥🖖🏽🙌🏾💯
Jalen Brunson is absolutely a top 10-15 player this year. He is top 4 in scoring, top 5 in plus/minus, second in 40 points games, 2nd in drawn charges, 12th in assists and, that why being heavily blitzed. He has so much on his shoulders and, he continues to produce. The funny part is the Knicks roster doesn't have elite spacing around him. In the off-season I would love to see the Knicks go and add some more size around Brunson. What Jalen Brunson is doing is remarkable and, he continues to prove that he is one of the best guards in the NBA
Paul George and Julius Randle Sign and Trade this summer
@@joshkatsikis9138 I don't know how likely this would be because of Danny Ainge but, if I am the Knicks the player I would go after first would be Lauri Markkanen. He is a good defender, he is one of the best catch and, shoot players in the league and, he can play make. Other names would be Brandon Ingram, Mikal Bridges and, Herb Jones. All of those players fit the Knicks perfectly. If I was the Knicks I would try to get another wing or, a center but, I personally like the Knicks centers.
Great analysis. Exactly what ppl commenting don’t see. He’s a top 10 player in this league, has carried a very injured team all season and done so with career high stats.
Absolutely he’s top 10. The Knicks have been without 3 starters for most of the season including their second best player. He is that entire offense and they double him and blitz him all game and he still goes off for 35 on most nights. I’m not sure I can think of any players who could have carried this Knicks team to tied for 3rd(1 game behind the 2 seed) in the East besides Brunson.
Crazy to believe he’s not in conversation for mvp. Obviously not number one but in convo. Atleast top 5. At his height and what he’s doing like you said without 3 starters majority of the season is crazy impressive.
Yet you have Devin Booker in the MVP race and JB has been a better player than him all year and carrying this team and no love. JB is 2nd in charges drawn, #4 in scoring and top 5 in plus minus.
King of New York 🍎
Yessir!!!
Yessirski!!!
Give this man his respect you doing what a lot of other superstars can’t
He is a superstar now
Jalen Brunson has absolutely been a top ten player this season. He’s the driving force behind a 46-32 team which has been top 10 all season long. For those of you saying the east is weak and and they wouldn’t make the playoffs in the west consider the fact that the Knicks have beat 7 of the 10 playoff teams out west. Not to mention the Knicks have been missing their 2nd best player who was averaging 24pts 9rbs 5ast for the final 36 games.
The way he controls the pace is very Luka-esque. And he’s much shorter too, making it more impressive. I’m curious how high his floater shot percentage is.
I’ve always said he plays just like a smaller version of Luka the passing just isn’t as great but the way they get to their spots and buckets are very similar. You can tell they were going at it in Dallas…. You know iron sharpens iron!
It’s almost as if Brunson played behind Luka lol
He has the best floater percentage in the league
Both are Change pace guys .. Luka more side to side and step backs and brunson is more north n south .. same results
Top shelf basketball content as always. Nice to see my Knicks getting national recognition.
Big ups on the white board, some of those half courts you drew were somewhat phallic in nature
Looking at this season Brunson is 3rd best PG in the league behind Shai and Luka.
He’s been better than Maxey, Hali, Trae, etc. that’s no shade at these guys. They’re all great and may become better. I could see Hali reaching higher ceiling for example.
Consider the following:
His scoring, significantly improved passing and defense and leading his team without Randle, OG and Mitchie for large part in 2024.
Thanks JJ for this segment. Brunson has deserved the praise.
Brunson is a Top 5 MVP Candidate. He's not going to win because of Luka and Jokic but should get some MVP votes by the end of the year
He should definitely be 4th or 5th in the running for MVP
That’s a stretch
@@thevault4724how? Only players you can put over him are luka jokic sga and giannis
@@Jason-yy3uo definitely Tatum and AD and maybe Sabonis and Booker and Anthony Edwards and kawhi arguably
@@thevault4724def Tatum and I could see AD as well. I see him finishing over the other 3 though. But The fact that he’s even mentioned to possibly finish top 5 and if he finishes top 10 is impressive in itself and well deserved.
@@Hec5432 yea I agree but I’m biased for Anthony Edwards admittedly lol
Steve making me feel better about my 76ers pick to win the East lol (made at the start of the season) The offseason moves were good, coaching is much better, but the roster is a bit thin outside the starters. How far theygo is almost entirely dependant on Embiid, who has no one to blame now that Ben and Harden are gone. But i think if Maxey balls and Embiid doesnt drop off, they can still make my pick come true 🤞
I just don’t understand how my man Brunson not even in the talks for mvp. This team got the most injuries out of every team in the nba . And still managed to be in the 4th seEd. They lost Randle a 24 and 10 guy and still managing to give ppl a run for there money.
Respect GG fellas..
I watched that Championship game Villy.. thought can't believe he wasn't a NBA 1st rnd pick.. Dallas was fun, suits New York, blue collar..!
Hard worker.. the whole roster following suit.. 👍💪❤️🙏✌️
Best PG in the east and arguably Top 3 pg in the league ‼️‼️
Im never going to doubt the heat. Jimmy plays like he's possessed during the playoffs.
I want to hear jj take on how the team that runs the old tried and true set plays just ran through iso and pick and pop teams all season by double digits.
Yes but we add Knicks content into the mix to get those major clicks
This season he’s clearly a top 5 player
First time I can remember where 3/4 games lest, in the east, seeds 2-8 are all in the running for seed 2/3. In the west, seeds 1-3 can get seed 1, seeds 2-4 can get seed 2, and from seeds 5-10 anything can happen. Its still possible for the 10 seed to get the 6 seed in the west.
Brunson is also doing it for the New York knicks.. more pressure playing there then most places in the world forget just the nba and the spotlight/fans are different… when is the last player that has been able to do that for the knicks, especially what he is doing… that tells u everything u need to know right there about JB
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It’s definitely a yes. He’s doing things someone hasn’t done in a Knick uniform in my lifetime and he can get his own bucket no matter what teams are throwing at him. Easy all nba selection
Delusional New York fan. Can’t believe you support this racist.
Jalen is top 10 easily. There’s not 10 more players who are more impactful than him in this league. ESPECIALLY when it comes to playoff time. 💯 Jalen is currently the 2nd best guard in the entire league besides Luka.
I love Jalen and would be inclined to agree but i think you could argue anywhere from 7 to like 15. Luka Giannis Jokic Embiid Tatum are basically locked in above him and then guys like AD SGA Ant kawhi jimmy all play a bigger roles on defense then there’s still bron kd booker Steph
@@richardcoletti8692Most of those players not better than Brunson and you really try to sneak In steph
@@stxcks23MFS really aren't paying attention to the controversy surrounding this team, and how he's leading this team!
@@Dynasty-Star Ever since his Villanova days, he’s never gotten his credit. There’s a reason why he was a Two-Time National Champion in College, he’s a born leader/winner. It’s all good though, his game and performances will force people to respect him and eventually they’ll have no choice to give him the credit he deserves.
@@richardcoletti8692Tatum is not a lock. Ant and Jimmy aren’t better
I know this is an NBA podcast but id love to see you interview Caitlin
Hey Caitlyn, what's it like being a two time loser but still have your balls washed by the media? I too would like to hear the answer to that question
Best pg in the east for sure him and sga are arguably the best pgs ( luka is a small forward playing the 1) if you are counting luka as a 1 then JB is number 2 or 3 in the league then
Thank you hate when they call Luka a PG he is an obvious small forward
YES
Hahaha I liked the paper lmao
my favorite trio
Absolutely, and i still think people underrate him a ton
JJ when you guys use jargon you should explain what it is so we have more context
Google
Jalen not first team is a war crime.
I wish he would show some love to the Magic and what they accomplished this year
Yes.
Next!
He’s not only top 5, he’s MVP in my eyes.
Jalen Brunson should be MVP. Hes had the least amount of top line help this season and the KNicks are on the brink of 50 wins with a possibility of taking the 2nd seed. A top defense and offense and hes been the best pg in the eastern conference, and a top 3-5 player in the league. Cant be guarded consistently by anyone. If thats not MVP...
A few weeks ago, I said Jalen was #10-15.
But in the last few weeks he has entered the top 10. He is top 10 in most of the advanced metrics I follow PER, VORP, and BPM. And in win shares/48min, which seems biased towards big men, he is behind only two guards: SGA and Luka.
Also, I’m watching him play and he passes the eye test. He is top 10, and big perk, and Sir Charles agree.
Hell yeah !
I LOVE YOU BRUNSONN!!!!
Didn’t even watch yet and YES YES YES! Cannot name 10 guys i want leading my team rn without saying Brunson! Special year! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙 lets see what we can do with it
LFGOOOOOI GUYZ, what about the FIBA thing, n nice boards guys👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😅🏁💯🙏🏼
Deserves that First Team spot over Tatum, and best guard not named Luka or Shai. Insane how far he's come.
Yes🗣️
I'm just happy he finally got a white board!
IYKYK
Top five, not even debatable. Brunson is my MVP!
I love my gritty NY dawgs
Bold take but no matter the matchup, I see OKC getting knocked out first round, and the weak link will be Chet.
This should be a conversation about whether he has been "Top 5" in the NBA this year. And 100%, he definitely is.
Glad to see you make it out of the trenches, finally a whiteboard!!!!
He is: 1.Luka 2.jokic 3.giannis 4.Embiid** 5.SGA 6.Tatum 7.Lebron 8.KD 9.Brunson 10.AD/Sabonis
KD, Lebron, and Tatum haven’t been better than Brunson
@@cleanfresh6718 lebron 100% he avg more assists,rebounds,steals,blocks,fg%,3pt%,Ts%,efg%, and only 2.8ppg less
@@sensei_... nobody wants to acknowledge Bron anymore. He's actually becoming underrated, which is WILD
Go Magic ❤❤❤❤❤
About New York, without Julius Randle they can’t expect Jaylen Bronson to sustain this level of usage and expect him to carry the team offensively, taking +30 FGA in several seven game series where their opponents will be well prepare to defend him. If he does he guarantees himself a top 8-10 place in NBA.
dude jj LOVES underdogs
JJ ends up coaching at some point, Knicks might as well bring him in as an assistant.
He's top 5
Not even a question
So he’s top 5 in MVP talks but he isn’t 1st team all nba ? Make that make sense JJ
Of course he's a Top 10 player- Go Knicks!!!!!
Top 5
Jalen Brunson for first team all NBA he is top 5 in total points this season. Probably a top 5 point guard. First team should be Brunson SGA Luka Giannis and Jokic
Cut the politics
4 sure
Anyone who thinks JB isnt a top 15 player is absolutely delusional
Don’t the bucks backcourt allow the most points to guards?
MVP Brunson
Jokic, luka, giannis, embiid, shai, Tatum, Edward, Steph, Davis, lebron, Lenard, Halliburton take three of these guys out and put Brunson in and u can’t say Brunson is top 10 without naming them
Haliburton is not top 10 at all have you seen this dude play recently? Don’t give me that injury excuse either.
@cleanfresh6718 Did you even watch him play before the injury? It's not an excuse. It's a reason. Dude was playing like an mvp.
Brunson literally owns curry in every statistical category. Haliburton and Edwards Arent even in same vicinity, and the same goes for kawhi and lebron. David is hard to judge since he is playing a different position, but his team is barely a play-in team while brunson is carrying the very injured 3 seed
how are there still brunson discussions? yes he’s a top 10 player 😂
Definitely a top 10 player Eazy! With out a doubt .
Everyone who looks at Knicks stats pre RJ/IQ/OG trade are missing that the Knicks are a completely diff team without RJ... the stats and losses are a misleading af like we would be 2nd maybe even 1st seed easily if you're looking at the team since we got OG. Defense is insanely better (and throw healthy Mitch in you have two of the best defenders in the league.)
I’m a Knicks fan and we had no chance of catching Boston this year. If we were full healthy though this year I liked our chances in the playoffs against them
@@cam8868 as a Knicks fan... our defense is the best in the league when we're fully healthy. We consistently lost to Boston due to a lack of depth and someone to guard JT. But fully healthy we are right there with them sorry not sorry. And love Thibs but someone has to talk to him abt rotations for real
Emphatically top 10
I don't get how someone can really put 10 ppl better then him this year on a list
Hes FOR SURE top 10 in the league, be mindful that since the all star game 60% of the starting 5 of the knicks were injured and he carried the team on his back id like to see if other teams would be able to hold it down with theyre supporting cast injured like that I highly doubt it.. hes 4th in the entire NBA in scoring. Hes Top 5 hands down
Brunson is a top guy but NYK have only a chance when the rest of the team is healthy - especially OG (now you can see that he's playing despite injury and it has an impact on his playing). Basing whole game on performance of the one player is always a risk, especially in teams with no rotation who have whole RS in their legs. Wish them all the best but it is very unlikely that they (or he) will be albe to stay fresh and ready during the PO intensity.
Back-handed "caveated" compliment......"This season".......Hell Outta Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..to ALL the Non-believers.
Jalen should make all nba first team before Tatum
Jalen Brunson aka the TRUTH aka the Burner aka MVP
Knicks is the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference, so I’d say yea, Jalen Brunson is so relentless
nah JJ don’t let bron bully u into buying a board keep it real lol I understood it fine with the weird court 😅
Jalen Brunson is a top 5 player in the league this season.
This year? Yeah
Then he drops 45 the next night. Sensational
Jalen should be in the run for MVP.
JJ stop looking at your phone and pay attention to what homeboys is talking about
Yes he looks disengaged when the bros talk
Brunson is definitely top 10
How is the question 10 and not 5
I believe Jalen Brunson is a top 10 player right now. I also believe he should make 1st Team All NBA. Shai is getting the other guard spot and Jalen is having a better year than Steph. Luka is actually a 3 so that shouldn’t have any effect on making first team.
Not going to lie, that sharpie on the paper gave me goose bumps every time, I hated it
I really want to know who these players are that are better than him this year???? Luka, Sga, embiid, jokic, giannis... who else this year ?
bron james 💪 thats it, nerds will say tatum
JJ not wrong if you a Heat fan and watched the game the offense been weak this season we could very well miss the playoffs this 2024 team is just feels 22:44 different idk
Brunson is a top 5 nba player… he is ELITE but he is also so damn clutch and a DAWG !!! Any smart person on this planet would want him on there team and LEADING there team.. when you know you know
Top 6-8 honestly.