Jalen Brunson Named NBA Cup MVP, Thriving in Career-Best Scoring Year with Knicks

Jalen Brunson was named NBA Cup MVP on Tuesday after scoring 25 points and dishing 8 assists in the Knicks' 124-113 title win over the Spurs. He's having a career-high scoring year, averaging 28.8 points on 54.6% two-point and 37.6% three-point shooting. Under new coach Mike Brown, Brunson's offense has diversified, increasing his 3-point attempts to 10.3 per 100 possessions (up 1.7) and converting 46.4% of his catch-and-shoot threes. His isolation plays are down (13.8% vs 17.3%), contributing to higher efficiency and a career-low turnover rate.