DALLAS — Back on Sept. 27, Mavericks media day on the eve of training camp, Jalen Brunson knew the question was coming as he sat down in front of reporters in American Airlines Center and others on Zoom.
First came a few general questions about the new coaching staff and upcoming season, an easing of sorts into the big one: What about Dallas’ playoff collapse against the Clippers and Brunson’s diminishing output and role as the series progressed?
“It sat with me all summer,” Brunson said. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about since June 6.”
