New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career and it was a well-earned honor.
Brunson, who just narrowly missed a spot in the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference, made the team as a reserve. The guard is having an outstanding campaign for New York and he is currently leading them to one of the best records in the East.
After learning he was an All-Star, the two-time NCAA national champion scored 40 points en route to a victory against the Pacers. During his walk-off interview at Madison Square Garden, the 27-year-old guard was emotional.
"This place is unbelievable" –@jalenbrunson1
Jalen Brunson gets emotional when talking about tonight's 9️⃣th straight win, his first ever @NBA All-Star game, and The Garden faithful chanting M.V.P. #NewYorkForever | @nyknicks | @alanhahn pic.twitter.com/u6whCTBqQT
— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) February 2, 2024
Alan Hahn spoke to Brunson following the performance and it was hard for the former Villanova star to find the right words.
Brunson described the evening as “fun” as he looked into the crowd at the world-famous arena.
He was asked about the “MVP” chants coming from the fanbase and once again, Brunson was nearly speechless. He said he had nothing to say as the experience seemed to overwhelm him.
No matter how closely you follow sports, these are the kinds of surreal moments that give you goosebumps.
