Jalen Brunson on Jimmy Fallon

Ursusamericanus · Post #1 » by **Ursusamericanus** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:46 am

Love to see it. He's really blowing up, what a great story it's been.

Clyde_Style · Post #2 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:56 am

Oh how the fortunes of the Knicks have changed

Our guy is now the man and everybody wants to rub elbows with him

Nice thing that Jalen is so low key and down to earth. It's a good look to have a leader with some salt of the earth in him. That he came from an NBA background makes his non-diva vibe all the more impressive.

nykballa2k4 · Post #3 » by **nykballa2k4** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:41 pm

Brunson continues to be the Linsanity that we all were starving for.

However... Justin Beiber is terrible (musically).

Context · Post #4 » by **Context** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:15 pm

Ursusamericanus wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Love to see it. He's really blowing up, what a great story it's been.

Love Brunson!

bballoctober · Post #5 » by **bballoctober** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:20 pm

Nice. Now, let’s get that chip !!!!

MrDollarBills · Post #6 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:24 pm

Ursusamericanus wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Love to see it. He's really blowing up, what a great story it's been.

I'm glad someone finally asked about Brunson having a black eye like every other week

Josh Hart being a hoarder is hilarious to me

DaGawd · Post #7 » by **DaGawd** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:58 pm

telling mike nah i’m good on an autograph of your jersey is hilarious!

Post #8 » by **Capn'O** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:31 pm

Fallon: did you use those quotes to motivate you?

JB: I just try to be the best version of myself that I can.

Also

Fallon: what's the name of your charity?

JB: The Second Round

It's ok Jalen. This is New York. Let the hate fuel you.

Clyde_Style wrote:Oh how the fortunes of the Knicks have changed

Our guy is now the man and everybody wants to rub elbows with him

Nice thing that Jalen is so low key and down to earth. It's a good look to have a leader with some salt of the earth in him. That he came from an NBA background makes his non-diva vibe all the more impressive.

It's an interesting dynamic. He's basketbal royalty but his dad was also at the bottom of the NBA barrel.

Clyde_Style · Post #9 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:32 pm

nykballa2k4 wrote:Brunson continues to be the Linsanity that we all were starving for.

However... Justin Beiber is terrible (musically).

Don't mess with a successful man's rituals

Clyde_Style · Post #10 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:37 pm

Capn'O wrote:Fallon: did you use those quotes to motivate you?

JB: I just try to be the best version of myself that I can.

Also

Fallon: what's the name of your charity?

JB: The Second Round

It's ok Jalen. This is New York. Let the hate fuel you.

Clyde_Style wrote:Oh how the fortunes of the Knicks have changed

Our guy is now the man and everybody wants to rub elbows with him

Nice thing that Jalen is so low key and down to earth. It's a good look to have a leader with some salt of the earth in him. That he came from an NBA background makes his non-diva vibe all the more impressive.

It's an interesting dynamic. He's basketbal royalty but his dad was also at the bottom of the NBA barrel.

Humility aside, Jalen does stoke a chip on the shoulder as part of his edge.

Where, when and how he shows it is mostly done in how he plays the game, but you get occasional glimpses when he roars after a big play.

His competitive streak and toughness are his core leadership attributes that allows him to lead by by example and let his play do most of the talking. Just as one should want from their top dog.

But you know if something needs to be said, he will say it. He'll tell Thibs whats up if need be. He has that clout now.

We had a guy like that once. His name was Willis Reed.

Clyde_Style · Post #11 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:45 pm

I'll say it now

I'll take Brunson over Doncic anytime

Luka is a genius, but Brunson is everything else that Luka is not

I prioritize winning and to me Brunson is that guy who can take you to the mountaintop

Luka is a clutch dog in his own right and it is not fair to judge him based on his roster now, but I believe in Brunson's ability to lead a team in a way I will never believe is possible from a guy like Luka

Truth is you're going to get similar point production from either guy so pick your poison. I would not swap Brunson for Luka

iLLmatic860 · Post #12 » by **iLLmatic860** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:26 pm

nykballa2k4 wrote:Brunson continues to be the Linsanity that we all were starving for.

However... Justin Beiber is terrible (musically).

Linsanity wasn’t even sustainable. I think we know that

This is actually real

nykballa2k4 · Post #13 » by **nykballa2k4** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:14 pm

iLLmatic860 wrote:
nykballa2k4 wrote:Brunson continues to be the Linsanity that we all were starving for.

However... Justin Beiber is terrible (musically).

Linsanity wasn’t even sustainable. I think we know that

This is actually real

If he wasn't asian it would have been...
Brunson has a really diverse offensive package, plays with high IQ and uses change of pace VERY well. He is a different animal.

Having said that... the difference between Lin and someone like Trae Young is minimal.

Ursusamericanus · Post #14 » by **Ursusamericanus** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:57 pm

bballoctober wrote:Nice. Now, let’s get that chip !!!!

My favorite part is when Jimmy asked him if he'd bring the Larry O'Brien trophy to the show WHEN the Knicks win the title. Just imagine...

MrDollarBills · Post #15 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:33 pm

Capn'O wrote:Fallon: did you use those quotes to motivate you?

JB: I just try to be the best version of myself that I can.

Also

Fallon: what's the name of your charity?

JB: The Second Round

It's ok Jalen. This is New York. Let the hate fuel you.

Never underestimate the power of spite and pettiness.

Kampuchea · Post #16 » by **Kampuchea** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:11 pm

Clyde_Style wrote:I'll say it now

I'll take Brunson over Doncic anytime

Luka is a genius, but Brunson is everything else that Luka is not

I prioritize winning and to me Brunson is that guy who can take you to the mountaintop

Luka is a clutch dog in his own right and it is not fair to judge him based on his roster now, but I believe in Brunson's ability to lead a team in a way I will never believe is possible from a guy like Luka

Truth is you're going to get similar point production from either guy so pick your poison. I would not swap Brunson for Luka

Gonna go with Luka here, he is just a demon on offense and can be unstoppable. Brunson is definitely a beast but Doncic is on an MVP level where I have Brunson slightly lower. With Luka in place of Brunson we’d be looking at a title this year, with Brunson we may be close but need another move to get there. Personality wise I much prefer humble Brunson than complaining Luka, Brunson is very easy to be a fan of.

WaltFrazier · Post #17 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:18 pm

Very cool. And sounds like his ankle is ok

rajajackal · Post #18 » by **rajajackal** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:33 pm

Kampuchea wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:I'll say it now

I'll take Brunson over Doncic anytime

Luka is a genius, but Brunson is everything else that Luka is not

I prioritize winning and to me Brunson is that guy who can take you to the mountaintop

Luka is a clutch dog in his own right and it is not fair to judge him based on his roster now, but I believe in Brunson's ability to lead a team in a way I will never believe is possible from a guy like Luka

Truth is you're going to get similar point production from either guy so pick your poison. I would not swap Brunson for Luka

Gonna go with Luka here, he is just a demon on offense and can be unstoppable. Brunson is definitely a beast but Doncic is on an MVP level where I have Brunson slightly lower. With Luka in place of Brunson we’d be looking at a title this year, with Brunson we may be close but need another move to get there. Personality wise I much prefer humble Brunson than complaining Luka, Brunson is very easy to be a fan of.

luka is the more talented offensive player for sure but i think a lot of our winningness owes to brunson as captain

Kampuchea · Post #19 » by **Kampuchea** » Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:50 pm

rajajackal wrote:
Kampuchea wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:I'll say it now

I'll take Brunson over Doncic anytime

Luka is a genius, but Brunson is everything else that Luka is not

I prioritize winning and to me Brunson is that guy who can take you to the mountaintop

Luka is a clutch dog in his own right and it is not fair to judge him based on his roster now, but I believe in Brunson's ability to lead a team in a way I will never believe is possible from a guy like Luka

Truth is you're going to get similar point production from either guy so pick your poison. I would not swap Brunson for Luka

Gonna go with Luka here, he is just a demon on offense and can be unstoppable. Brunson is definitely a beast but Doncic is on an MVP level where I have Brunson slightly lower. With Luka in place of Brunson we’d be looking at a title this year, with Brunson we may be close but need another move to get there. Personality wise I much prefer humble Brunson than complaining Luka, Brunson is very easy to be a fan of.

luka is the more talented offensive player for sure but i think a lot of our winningness owes to brunson as captain

That sounds right. Both can carry a team but Brunson seems more apt to motivate which you need with a mid supporting cast. Not that Luka hasn’t carried bad teams but I saw some “woe is me” last season and they tanked.