Jalen Brunson’s stat lines have undergone a recent, rather dramatic, shift.
The point guard, once known for isolations, his 3-pointer and scoring 61 points in a single game, has become a subpar shooter but a high-volume and highly composed facilitator.
Defensive Strategies Prompt Shift in Brunson’s Play
The change in Brunson’s game can be explained in a few ways.
“He’s taking what the defense is giving him,” coach Mike Brown said.
Brown added, “They’re switching, they’re blitzing, they’re trying to throw the kitchen sink at him. And he’s doing a great job of getting off [the ball and passing].