Jalen Brunson makes first All-Star start, expresses gratitude to Knicks fans

February 18th, in the context of the NBA All-Star Game undergoing various changes, being selected as an All-Star is still an important milestone in a player's career. For New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, this is not only his first time to be selected as an All-Star, but also his first time to play as a starter for "Kenny's Young Stars Team", an achievement that undoubtedly further consolidates his position in the league .

Although Brunson's Kenny team lost to Chuck's Global Stars team 32-41 in the first round of the All-Star Game and he only got 8 minutes of playing time, this did not affect his cherishment of this honor. After the game, Brunson expressed his gratitude to the fans on the social media platform X.

Brunson's path to success has been challenging, but he has become one of the brightest stars on the New York Knicks roster. Even with limited playing time in the All-Star Game, he has remained humble and demonstrated his leadership qualities.

The rise of Jalen Brunson is inspiring, and his career has not been smooth sailing. As a second-round rookie in the 2018 draft, he played as a substitute for most of the first three and a half seasons with the Dallas Mavericks (formerly the Mavericks) until he showed his outstanding personal ability in the playoffs.

The Knicks keenly discovered Brunson's potential and signed him with a big contract in the 2022 NBA free market. At that time, the outside world questioned the signing and believed that the Knicks' investment risk was too high. However, Brunson quickly proved his worth. He not only established a foothold in New York, but also became the absolute core of the team. His organizational ability, scoring explosiveness and calm decision-making at critical moments have gradually made him one of the most influential point guards in the league.

It is worth mentioning that in the contract renewal negotiations with the team, Brunson was even willing to accept a certain salary discount so that the Knicks could have better salary space to improve the competitiveness of the lineup. This move also won him more respect and love from fans.

Although the All-Star Game experience was a little short, Brunson's goal has always been clear - to help the Knicks make greater breakthroughs this season. Currently, the Knicks are in a fiercely competitive situation in the Eastern Conference. As the season enters a critical stage, Brunson's leadership and performance on the court will become the key factors for the team to compete for a higher ranking.

The All-Star Game has come to an end, and Brunson and the Knicks will fully prepare for the upcoming regular season challenge. For Knicks fans, their core point guard is moving towards a higher goal at a steady pace.