Jalen Brunson, once hesitant in pressure situations during his youth, has emerged as a clutch player for the New York Knicks, particularly highlighted by his recent performances. Following a strong Game 1 demonstrating resilience post-injury, he was named a finalist for the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award, alongside Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards. His statistics speak to his ability in critical moments, accumulating 156 clutch points in just 28 games, making him a standout in the league for game-winning scenarios.
"A couple of times, he was hesitant in middle school... His dad was like, 'No, no, no.' He sent him a [video] collage of game winners from the greats like Kobe."
"The winner of the award, which was introduced in 2023 and is also known as the Jerry West Trophy, will be announced on Wednesday."
"Clutch time is defined as the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points in either direction. Time after time, and in some of the biggest games, this is where Brunson has shone brightest."
"He is joined by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as this year's finalists. But it would be an upset if it didn't go to Brunson, especially after the way he's come back to play after missing a month in March with a serious ankle injury."
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