Jalen Brunson, formerly of Villanova, transitioned from the Dallas Mavericks to lead the New York Knicks. Despite his significant impact, he faces skepticism regarding his role as a true point guard. Rick Pitino asserts that point guards no longer exist, categorizing Brunson as a scoring guard rather than a traditional playmaker. Pitino implies that modern basketball requires players who handle the ball differently, focusing more on scoring. Patrick Ewing recently celebrated Brunson's one-year anniversary as Knicks team captain, emphasizing his leadership and contributions.
"There are no point guards anymore. I mean, if you find him, you'll probably describe him as a guy who can't shoot... He's a combo scoring guard. I don't think he's looking for any assists. I think he's looking to score. And thank God, he is..."
"The point guard is totally done in basketball. The days of John Stockton are long gone. There are no more point guards. Chris Paul's probably the last one..."
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