Since the arrival of the point guard from Villanova in free agency, Brunson has relied on sheer will and strong footwork to become one of the best scorers and leaders in all of basketball. It's his clutch gene, though, that has him as one of the best players in all of basketball.

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau recently highlighted what makes Jalen Brunson a standout player on the team. He praised the point guard’s leadership, work ethic, and ability to perform under pressure,