Why Jalen Brunson is Impossible to Guard
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- Jalen Brunson has turned himself into one of the NBA's best offensive engines, raising the Knicks to the playoffs as an oftentimes lone creator.
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The guy posts up forwards ! which is crazy. Love his scary game
Hes a lethal weapon. I’m so glad he left Mavs.
Keny Smith said yesterday that Jalen Brunson is the best player in the East i might have to agree, he's avg 38 pts in the last 10 games
Remarkable stretch from him!
Kenny said that?? Crazy to believe since he hates on Brunson every chance he gets and has also said Knicks never have the best player on the floor.
@Hot.dorito he said it right after the Boston game see and hear it for your self
Brunson is a fucking DAWG. Love my the Knicks this year😤
Me too bro check out my show @velt11575 nykculture all day!!
Let’s go New York!
how was a knicks player who is also arguably the best guard in the East not an all-star starter over lillard
Maybe team record but idk if they apply thst when it comes to all stars
bc fans make up half the vote. if it were solely players and media, brunson probably gets the nod.
@@GibranCamus-kr2dc yea i know. that's why i mentioned that he's a knicks player. the knicks have a lot of fans so i'm surprised he didn't get more votes.
You have to remember dame is still dame and is one of the better players all time
@@adddiz Dame is one of the more popular players in the league and keep in mind he had 2 fanbases (Portland and Milwaukee) behind him so thats another reason why he got the nod
This isn’t just a catchy thumbnail. I literally said to myself “I need to know too, how is he doing this”
Went to highschool with Brunson, nicest guy ever. I remember he was real lowkey in the league for a few years but after that stretch where Luka was out he popped off, super dope to see him going crazy
Damn did you play with him on the team? And how good was he in highschool?
@@jordanthejellyfishcash4246 nah I wasn’t a basketball player, he was definitely a talented athlete, played multiple sports. I don’t remember too much but at the time he was pretty modest in his playing like in his early years with the Mavs, would’ve never known he was gonna go off like he did though
same lol! shs gang reppin
I watched him since he was in highschool...
He's going to last 10 more years...
Brunson is the best point guard the knicks didn't have in years. GO KNICKS
Try best pg in the league bar none
DECADES
@@rthompson1330 He's right there w the best. No Kenny
@ramsteadmovingpictures I'll take brunson over any pg in the league rn and tbh I'll match brunson up against any nba player nd I'll rock with it
I told my old roomate who now lives in NY that whoever got Brunson was going to be happily surprised. He played like a professional in college, and despite his four year status, has been an absolute slam dunk in the league. I like how he mixes in post moves while driving, it’s unusual for a guard and opens up passing lanes that typically wouldn’t be there for someone of his stature
He played for stevenson and I played for a rival school during his senior year. my friend (starting pg) had to guard him. I never played against him personally. I wasn't varsity. Crazy to see he's now amongst the top players in the league
Excellent breakdown.
Glad you enjoyed!
That boi a bucket
Man what a month later looks like! Great Analysis. 🗽💪🏾💯‼️
Yeah JB is him💯
Awesome breakdown on JB
This guy can do everything. Fundamental 101.
Honest to god, he fucking plays a lot like Luka. NOT EXACTLY, but bro I can see the similarities with how slow relaxed his movements can be, then he speeds past easily.
I would say he has some of the same qualities, like keeping up his (tight) dribble, being able to get past defenders with guile and deception instead of sheer athleticism and explosiveness. The main difference between him and Luka is size though. While Brunson is built like a tank and can play extremely physical, he doesn't have a 6'7, 230 pound body (201cm, 104kg) to bang against defenders.
He is even shiftier than Luka on the ball though, probably due to playing at this size for all of his basketball career. Sometimes it looks like he is teleporting past defenders, while Luka instead would keep them on his hip and score through them, Brunson usually gets past them and is relatively open when he takes the shot.
While Brunson for sure would be a godly athlete compared to ordinary humans, Luka is an extremely strong physical player even for the NBA. The herky jerk style of stopping on a dime and zipping past, is a thing they share for sure.
@@pinobluevogel6458 he learn from luka dude
people discuss luka in his rookie year on how slow and shifty luka was
people dont know about manipulation. jb rookie season in dallas was not a standout
so again if u work with luka and study his success, learn the fundamentals
u can develop ur own
@@callsins3413 You might be right for sure. Nearly always you see players, especially younger ones rub off of eachother in some way, copying certain skills, styles and tricks.
I have to say though, in his Villanova years, Brunson was an extremely effective player already and he for sure was an underrated pick coming into the league, very much a steal of the draft, especially looking back. People always underrate these smaller guards, as most of them don't pan out. Brunson though, plays like a huge guy, he is just tough and strong, in addition to being highly skilled and having a great work ethic.
A lot of the slower unathletic players play like this to an extent.When almost every defender is fast and athletic you have to be deceptive to gain an advantage.
@@callsins3413He never learned his style from Luka... Go watch him college when he won those couple of chips...
He is built like a pitbull
Attacks like one too
Bruh that’s how I see him, like he maybe short but man tanks hits like punching bag & just keeps rolling. It’s impressive
@@regularguy5403this not Gervonta Davis bro🤣
Not a knicks fan but I enjoy watching him play
he is so much fun to watch. Breakdowns like these are so necessary bc if you just tune into watch him every now and then you would think his game is ugly bc he takes so many contested shots...but in reality its where he thrives. His inside presence as a small guard is up there with guys like curry irving and iverson, but in a much different manner that hes not beating them with speed, fancy lays, or hyper-athleticism its all attention to detail and footwork. its like watching hakeem if he was shrunk down to 6'1. People can say "oh the knicks don't have it this year they are overrated" but if you have watched the knicks like I have the knicks can compete with anyone as long as brunson is on the court. Give him his ALL NBA First team nod.
he uses his small frame against everyones big frame as an advantage
once he fakes he knows long people take longer
so he goes reacts even faster
Exactly!
It's odd how his tricks don't really resemble the other 6 foot guard who relied on an ultra polished mid range game. Just shows how many ways there really are to get it done.
And to think he plays BELOW THE RIM.
I used to be a hater but dude is a bucket.
Totally on point…I endorse this breakdown 😂
GO KNICKS !!!
It is criminal he is not in the MVP running. If any of these so called super stars had their team gutted by injury only to have them carry them on their back to a 2 or 3 seed they would be a lock!!
The fact that he probably won’t win MVP is absurd. There is no one more valuable to their team than Brunson. The Knicks are a bottom 3 team in scoring when he doesn’t play. When he does play they’re top 5. Combined with the ridiculous numbers he puts up on a night to night basis, he’s super consistent and has lead the Knicks to a second place finish in the East, as a Knicks fan, he’s made me so happy. This might be the best team we’ve had in the last 25 years
Edit: he was also snubbed from Team USA Today along with the fact he wasn’t an all star starter this year. I cannot wait for the playoffs
He very much reminds me of Allen Iverson as how all a team needs is him for the focal point of offense and surround him with 3 and D and solid defenders to create a contender team.
I watched him on the Mavs and gave the thumbs up on his Knicks contract, we needed that explosiveness in NY during a time when the Knicks needed a decent PG.
I said this way back when he was in playoff mode with the Mavs. I cant believe they let him walk. Dude just takes over games in the blink of an eye
His play style is similar to Harden. I could see Luka too. But Rockets Harden is spot on.
Feels good to be a Knicks fan right now
Can you pls do a video about jalen green, he been hopin lately???
Definitely plan to!
Great look into Jalen Brunson's offensive game. As with some of your other videos that are excellent, it only leaves me behind with the: "But what about his defense?" question. I know not everyone is a sucker for defense like I am, but not to menion anything at all is doing Brunson a bit of injustice, as he is such a smart and effective player for his size, you wouldn't want him as the weakest defender on a defense, as he is actually quite good at it.
People act like he’s a bad defender, but he’s actually pretty good. He’s great at drawing charges
I watch almost every Knick game.Thibs is never gonna assign him to a Kyrie or Curry.Brunsons just not quick or athletic enough to contest shots effectively against guys like that,his height and short wingspan makes it more of a struggle.But he’s still a smart defender that knows where to be.Hes 2nd in charges drawn and does a good job at helping and poking balls away.He also reads plays well and communicates with teammates telling them what to do sometimes.
@@BrooklynBalla You are right, ofcourse. On the Knicks he is probably the weakest defender on the floor most of the time. But having Brunson as your weakest defender means it is actually really good. Knicks have a top defensive lineup.
@BrooklynBalla u have 0 clue. No coach is going to assign their best player to guard the other teams best player. When was the last time Kerr assigned curry to.guard the other teams best player? I'll wait...
@@rthompson1330 We were talking about mismatch hunting by the opposing offense. If they try to get the matchup with Brunson everytime, they might have a weaker defender compared to the rest of the Knicks, but he still is great compared to league average, especially for a smaller guard.
that dribble hand off was a carry
Watch any NBA game and you’ll see at least 10 uncalled carries.Players only do what the refs allow.
TH-cam comments always have some "expert" telling the professionals how wrong they are. 🤡
@@BrooklynBallayeah cuz this league allows carries and travels all the fuckin time. Bring back the 90’s whistles
Jalen Brunson Born to Play Basketball 🏀
Most disrespected superstar I’ve ever seen. Almost 29 ppg using insanely crafty moves every play and he gets treated with less respect than Ben Simmons
bit of an exaggeration.. people has acknowledged brunson’s game A lot more than ben’s.
If he was even semi decent on defense then I think people would respect him more
Bros nonchalant on and off the court
Brunson is what people think an athletic Luka Doncic would look like.
But he is not REALLY athletic. It's his FOOTWORK.
From best to worst, how would you rank Trae Young, Jalen Brunson, and Ja Morant?
Morant, Brunson, Trae (I am a Knicks fan). Although I believe Ja is incredible I would not change Jalen for him. There is something in Jalen that makes him special outside skill, something about his personality.
Ja's tough because it's been a while, but the last version we saw of him I'd put 1, followed by Brunson then Trae at the moment.
@@HoopVenuewhy would trae young be last?, I honestly think he’s the best out of these players especially with the playmaking gap being a significant factor.
@@HoopVenue Valid. I would personally go with Trae, Ja, and than Brunson. I prefer the playmaking that Trae and Ja provide but I do think Brunson is better scorer that’s more resilient. All three are in the same tier for me.
Brunson, Ja, then Trae.
I’m a Knicks fan, so I’m biased, but Brunson is just a winner who always shows up when you need him. He leads by example. He already averages almost 30 a game and gets better every year, and he’s underrated on the defensive-end.
I like Ja but his actions off the court and his durability leave much to be desired. I’m also not sure if he’s a good leader for his team. He’s a fantastic scorer, leaper, and is a great defender.
Trae Young is a great scorer and facilitator. That being said, his defense is pretty bad and his teams don’t win. I’m not sure if that’s his fault, his team is pretty bad. However, you can also make the case that he has more opportunity to facilitate and score because the roster isn’t very good. If the Hawks had another star, perhaps Trae Young’s stats would look less impressive. We have no way of knowing.
Brunson got robbed😓
Luka and Brunson have such a similar game, seeing him grow into the player that he is now must be very hard for the Mavericks.
Stop snitching. Go KNICKS
😂😂😂.. I know right
Mannnnn MAKE HIM GO RIGHT HES DONE , If I was playing I would make him go right
because if you flick him he gets a whistle. quickest video ever.
47 today, best in Knicks history 🧡 💙
👀LOWKEY I FEEL LIKE BRUNSON WOULD FIT SO PERFECT IN MIAMI💯😮💨
Brunson plays like Derrick Rose without the bounce and a crazy 3 ball
Does the legend respond? ❤
Yes
Of course (if you're referring to me)
@@HoopVenue He has responded 😯
haywood highsmith would like a word
Nah... He doesn't.
Locksmith had lil buddy in a real buckle last night 😅
@@PL876someone didn’t watch last night vs the heat
@@Nuwbien lol different between off night and have him in lock.... Y'all forget he smoked y'all last two meetings. This is their championship. Congrats.
@@PL876 He “smoked” us when we were not healthy. The Heat will expose them in the playoffs AGAIN 😅
JB reminds me of Steve Nash
dude is doing dream shakes on the perimeter. as a 6 footer...
He don’t get any calls bro
Brunson is both talented and tough, especially for a guy 6’1”. That said, the Refs must start calling offensive fouls on him for blatantly throwing his body into defenders on his jump shots. Brunson finds defenders on the court, maneuvers over to them and forces contact in a non-basketball move. Exactly like Trea Young used to do before the league, supposedly, outlawed it. It needs to stop, and the league will make it stop, just as it did with Young.
Black John wick I said it
you can see him and luka trained together
Finally!!! I've been saying he's the best guard in the east for a long long time and people are finally seeing it.... this guy came from stevenson...
He shoots from an angle
W
Knicks need trade Julius Randle this coming off-season 🤔🤔🤔🤔
he learned his game from his father & college coaching staff at nova go watch his college games he plays the same style that got him two not one but two college national champion titles Just saying (J1S-FACTS)
Drose without the uber athleticism
I thought teams were guarding pretty well by fouling him without getting called
Yes, its amazing. Refs cost us about seven games,
He uses the dark arts
Bro is carrying.I mean breaking the rules carrying
Crazy because they haven’t called a single carry on him all season! He’s not under palming the Ball, rather he palms the ball on the side of he’s hand not under.
Chicago north suburbs
And they tried to say the mid range game was dead
Gotta go aggressively for Giannis to complete the NY comeback. Brunson is a perennial AS for the next 5-6
Brunson is no Kyrie but he is pretty damn good
if u play with luka u can learn from luka on how to do slow ball manipulation and jb develop his own.
He’s guardable force him right the whole game , these players are stupid letting him going back to his left hand side ❗️
He plays basketball Jujitsu, uses the opponents body against them
You call it a hesi I call it a travel 😂
Herkey Jerky Jay
Miami Heat yesterday: XD
Miami in the in season tournament? Shut up
Errky,,Jerrky,,Turrkey,,Herrky 🙉
Have you asked Jimmy the heatmmy?
Like most NBA guards he 'travels' and awful lot.
he's up there with Kyrie in terms of skill
Lol u are smoking crack
What????????
@@DuckMcDuckinsonnot far fetched
Agreed, he’s just not as flashy. It’s hard to sell a pickup truck to people who like sports cars.
@@VIN-mo5ty he carries every other possession unlike kyrie
Flopping master
you calling those in n outs hesis really messed with me venue
The Lukasexuals don't believe me when I say if I'm a GM, I would rather have Brunson than Luka on a team right now. You get 95% of the player for 60% the price. And arguably, as of April 2024, Brunson also has better/more consistent intangibles, affect on team chemistry/winning.
He got clamped by Haywood Highsmith yesterday 😂
But he just dropped 43
Stop giving away his game 🤣
I've been a fan since day 1 and still didn't think he'd become this good. I bet Luka cries about losing him nightly.
This is Linsanity on steroids.
Because he keeps hunting for those fouls 😂
He only averages 5 freethrows a game. Brian Windhorst’s fat *** is always hating on the Knicks, the entire media does.
Of course he has to hunt. He can't buy a foul with these refs. Dude gets his ass thrown to the floor every game and hardly gets a whistle.
Dude barely gets calls.. L take
First😤
W
all nba 1st team …. Fuk it I said it
It’s the luka doncic effect , y’all forgot he played with luka who footwork is crazy and he lowers and boost his speed
Brunson did alot of these things in college. Doncic has 0 to do with what this man has become. If anything he was a cancer in jalens side
Thats disrespect Brunson was doing this in college he learned his footwork in villanova
@@rthompson1330 He's said himself that Luka helped refine his game
Theres always room to improve. Brunson wasn't this good to start but he developed and now he's a star
Dame or Brunson in 2024?
100 percent brunson and not close brunson top 4 pg rn and lillard near the end fo top 10
I respect Dame a lot but Jalen is better in 2024.
Dame avg 32pts 9 a when giannis out...dame always better
@@xavierb9061 yea who else scoring besides him when gianas out brunson do it every night😂and whats. the record brunson has had a unhealthy team and has a winning record
@@xavierb9061 and he shooting 42 from field and 35 from 3
He’s the biggest flopper in the mvp he’s not good he sucks
New York has an NBA Team?
So this means luka overated. Porzingis and brunson are in top 10 in points per pick n roll this season.
Bro fuck outta here with that bullshit 😭
I don't think it means that lol, Luka's been the best P&R scorer in the league himself.
@@HoopVenue so if hes best and had other best on his team he always had enough help..proved my point
@@xavierb9061 Brunson’s a P&R ball-handler, same as Luka, there’s only one ball so both being great at it doesn’t have any synergy. Porzingis was misused for a lot of that time, and just straight up wasn’t playing as good as he is now.
@@HoopVenue maybe should watch thinking basketball new luka video, help you understand. Otherwise alwys luka teammates problem instead of him.
He can hessy for 48 minutes in 7 games😂 Goodluck with that strategy😅
Jesus almost all this moves only worked because he carried the ball
🧢
He's carrying the ball, but his game once he gets to where he wants is legit.
That being said, this kinda seems like an Ishiah Thomas 2.0.
carrying bawls is acceptable and good for ratings :^)
- Adam Silver
Yall don't understand elite footwork
@@khalilsmalling5884 its not the footwork thats the problem, its his handle on the ball. His footwork is great.
Everybody carries the ball…
Why does it seem like IT 2.0?
Kyrie better
This isn’t 2016 😭
If he’s so unguardable why didn’t he perform like this overseas for team USA? Solid player, but without refs he’s a slightly above average player.
he's only averages 6 free throw attempts a game. You have no idea what you're talking about lol
Do u realize that team USA had multiple all stars obviously he ain’t gonna be dropping 40
L take
Brain desd
Worst player in the nba to
Watch
Scoring 50 in a defence free nba isnt special 😂.
Watch Fiba and Not this Kiddy League
U still watch tho
He's unguardable because the rules are not enforced. I'm not hating. He's great at handling the ball, but about a third of these plays he's carrying over his dribble. But the NBA is sports entertainment these days.
If those rules were enforced the game would be so much worse unless they only do it when it’s rlly bad
Shut the hell up.
@@Tyreese-HalibootyTell that to Tim Hardaway, Magic Johnson, Pistol Pete, and Isaiah Thomas. Guys who could shake and bake without breaking the rules and still break ankles. Also....RLLY BAD....Dude. watch the video. Half of the carry overs his hand is completely under the ball.
Cry
Man shut the hell up
One night too late huh? He is not impossible to guard. He is difficult, not impossible.
Doncic is the closest to "impossible" to guard in today's NBA.
SGA comes second.
Every other star might be difficult but they are all far from impossible.
Brunson is at the same level as Haliburton at this point.
If a solid defense puts on the work, they can lock him up with no major headaches.
Doncic and SGA are the ones that elite coaches are having a hard time to decipher.
🤓
oh look, it's an idiot
Lmao watch these coaches post game after playing the Knicks and come back to me. Haliburton is dogshit