Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Emotional After First All-Star Nod, Fans Chant ‘MVP!’

It was an emotional evening in NYC … not solely did the Knicks, beat up and all, win their ninth straight sport, however Jalen Brunson was chosen for his first All-Star sport — and it introduced him, and even some followers, to tears!

The announcement was made on Thursday forward of the Pacers vs. Knicks sport at Madison Sq. Backyard … the 27-year-old guard was named a reserve for the Japanese Convention All-Stars.

It is Brunson’s first-ever All-Star nod … and after the 6’2″ guard dropped 40 in a NYK dub, as soon as once more proving he is an elite participant, Jalen was requested concerning the particular evening.

That is when Knicks followers began chanting “MVP” … and Brunson was overwhelmed with emotion.

“I mean,” Brunson began saying whereas holding again tears, “I got nothin’ to say.”

The Knicks and Brunson’s household, together with his father, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, additionally made a congratulatory video for Jalen.

The MVP chants and All-Star choice are effectively deserved. Brunson — who signed with the Knicks in 2022 after 4 seasons with the Mavs (many “Experts” and followers mentioned NY overpaid for JB) — is averaging 27.1 factors and 6.4 assists per sport this season whereas taking pictures 48%.

In his one-and-a-half seasons in New York, Brunson’s already completed so much … together with tying Stephon Marbury for the franchise file for many 40-point video games, in addition to main the Knicks to their first 14-win month in 30 years!

And, if Brunson’s Knicks preserve enjoying like they’re, there are much more huge moments forward.