An inadvertent kick to the groin of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson by CJ McCollum in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup has set the tone for a closely contested series. However, the 2016 NBA Most Improved Player insists he is not the villain that many Knicks fans portray him as.
The incident, along with McCollum's post-game comments, has led to him being branded a public enemy. While aware of that perception, the 10th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft views it differently.
