Jalen Brunson, who signed with the New York Knicks two years ago, a steal when you think about it, and significantly catapulted the team to elite status in the Eastern Conference, just got the bag. On Friday, Brunson agreed to a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension, as confirmed by his agent, Sam Rose, to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Look, in the grand scheme of players cashing out $250m and better this may not be wild but Brunson is still relatively young and the take the money now instead of risking injury or having a sub par season in a contract year, while allowing his team to get better with cap room may turn out to be a smart and selfless move.
Brunson initially joined the Knicks on a four-year, $104 million contract before the 2022-23 season, a move widely acclaimed as one of the best free-agent signings in recent history. So he was already swimming in it. His MVP caliber performance in the Big Apple has been pivotal in transforming the Knicks into a formidable team. Contenders. Let’s be real.
As we mentioned Brunson’s immediate impact has revitalized the Knicks, making them an appealing destination for star players once again. Now New York is great again on the hardwood. It’s good for the city and great for the league.
Ge this, the storied franchises aggressive offseason strategy aimed at building a championship contender included a significant acquisition: Mikal Bridges, Brunson’s former Villanova teammate, from the Brooklyn Nets. Additionally, the Knicks secured swingman OG Anunoby on a five-year, $212.5 million deal, assembling a team poised to compete for a title in the upcoming season.
Now what will they do next year? They have cap space, a solid core and a hunger we haven’t seen since the Pay Ewing days. Time will tell.
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