Knicks news: Dirk Nowitzki delivers 'skeptical' take on Jalen Brunson leading New York to first **** le in 53 years appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before the 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first **** le in 53 years, he spent his rookie season playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Brunson is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, topping off an offseason victory lap that Nowitzki says is well deserved after New York's historic run.
Nowitzki reflected on Brunson's growth over the years, which he admits he didn't foresee blossoming into a Finals MVP-caliber run, he said, per The Stein Line's Marc Stein.
"I loved it for him. I love to watch his evolution. I gotta say, I was [skeptical] when he went to New York as the franchise player there in that market," Nowitzki said. "He's a quiet guy–shy guy. To go to that media market, I was a little worried. But man, has he been unbelievable on and off the floor. Really carried his franchise. So well-deserved to win the championship; bring the championship back there after 50-something years. Finals MVP. It's been an incredible run. I gotta say didn't see that development coming from him.
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