Jalen Brunson: I can't say anything bad about Dallas but I wish things would've happened differently... I wanted to be in Dallas for the long haul
The question of what Brunson deserves didn’t begin in New York; it came up in Dallas, too, which ultimately led to his departure. “I can’t say anything bad about Dallas,” Jalen Brunson told B/R, “but obviously I wish things would’ve happened differently.”
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report
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Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jalen Brunson wanted to remain a Maverick, the Mavericks bungled it.
In a twist that should surprise absolutely no one, losing the immaculate vibes guy has resulted in … something less than immaculate. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:49 PM
Jalen Brunson wanted to remain a Maverick, the Mavericks bungled it.
In a twist that should surprise absolutely no one, losing the immaculate vibes guy has resulted in … something less than immaculate. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:49 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Report: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wanted to be with Mavericks ‘for the long haul of my career’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:35 PM
Report: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wanted to be with Mavericks ‘for the long haul of my career’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:35 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re talking Knicks, Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, Nets, Heat, playoff race and more live on The Putback with guests @CPTheFanchise & @IamJulito:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:09 PM
We’re talking Knicks, Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, Nets, Heat, playoff race and more live on The Putback with guests @CPTheFanchise & @IamJulito:
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:09 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re talking Knicks, Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, Nets, Heat, playoff race and more live at 1pm on The Putback with guests @CPTheFanchise & @IamJulito. Show is on @SNYtv’s social media platforms. Here is the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=NlCVWy… – 12:09 PM
We’re talking Knicks, Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, Nets, Heat, playoff race and more live at 1pm on The Putback with guests @CPTheFanchise & @IamJulito. Show is on @SNYtv’s social media platforms. Here is the YouTube link: youtube.com/watch?v=NlCVWy… – 12:09 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks say Mitchell Robinson is available to play and Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is out for tonight’s game at Orlando. – 6:17 PM
Knicks say Mitchell Robinson is available to play and Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is out for tonight’s game at Orlando. – 6:17 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson is out today with a sprained hand. Mitchell Robinson is playing. – 6:14 PM
Jalen Brunson is out today with a sprained hand. Mitchell Robinson is playing. – 6:14 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
NYK says Mitchell Robinson is available to play and Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is out tonight. – 6:14 PM
NYK says Mitchell Robinson is available to play and Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is out tonight. – 6:14 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Knicks say Mitchell Robinson is available to play and Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is out for tonight’s game at Orlando. – 6:14 PM
Knicks say Mitchell Robinson is available to play and Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is out for tonight’s game at Orlando. – 6:14 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson are both questionable for tonight’s game against the Magic, the Knicks announced. – 3:04 PM
Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson are both questionable for tonight’s game against the Magic, the Knicks announced. – 3:04 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is questionable for game at Orlando. – 3:04 PM
Knicks say Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is questionable for game at Orlando. – 3:04 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks now listing Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) as questionable for tonight’s game at Orlando – in addition to Mitchell Robinson (knee) – 3:04 PM
Knicks now listing Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) as questionable for tonight’s game at Orlando – in addition to Mitchell Robinson (knee) – 3:04 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
More fun. Knicks say Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is questionable for tonight’s game at Orlando. – 3:04 PM
More fun. Knicks say Jalen Brunson (sprained right hand) is questionable for tonight’s game at Orlando. – 3:04 PM
More on this storyline
Prior to the 2021-22 season, he was eligible for a four-year, $55.5 million extension. It was an offer Jalen Brunson’s camp would have accepted if the Mavericks made it, sources tell B/R. In January 2022, his representatives tried to initiate dialogue on getting a deal done, but the Mavericks resisted. Brunson began cementing himself as the second-best player on the team behind Luka Dončić. And after the February trade deadline, the team contacted Brunson about agreeing to the same four-year, $55.5 million extension Dorian Finney-Smith had just signed. At that point, it was clear that the guard’s value in free agency would be worth exponentially more if he tested the market. -via Bleacher Report / March 24, 2023
Brunson recalled how the matter played out. “There were two times that I thought we had offers on the table before the season, and then around, I think December or January, they looked the other way,” Brunson said. “They had every right in the world to do so. I don’t blame them for making any business decisions. That’s on them.” He was complimentary of his time in Dallas. -via Bleacher Report / March 24, 2023
“At the same time, I respect them,” Brunson told B/R. “They brought me into this league and jump-started my career. Business is business. My four years in Dallas were special. When I first got drafted there, I had that mindset of seeing myself being there for a very long time. My vet at the time, J.J. Barea, he taught me so much and he was there for such a long time. I wanted that role of being with the Mavericks for the long haul of my career. I truly loved that place. As I continued to get older, I got better, and I got more opportunities to showcase my game. “Both coaching staffs I had there were amazing. Jason Kidd helped unlock something in me that I didn’t think would happen that fast. I was growing as a player, but when the playoffs hit, he pushed me to a new level. It was great there. The whole organization and the city of Dallas was special to me and my family. Those four years were amazing.” -via Bleacher Report / March 24, 2023