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3 most underrated players on the Knicks’ current roster

By Jordanna Clark

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 24: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks pauses between plays during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 95-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 24: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks pauses between plays during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 95-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

2. Jalen Brunson

Leon Rose and the Knicks accomplished their mission of luring Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks this summer to sign him in free agency. The 25-year-old signed a four-year, $104 million contract, which has led to the debate of if he was overpaid or not. There seems to be a consensus that he was overpaid, but that point doesn’t hold much weight.

Brunson spent his first four years in the league under Luka Doncic’s shadow, but he’s coming off his best season yet. He averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting 50.2% from the field and 37.3% from the three-point line this past season for the Mavericks. And in the three games that Doncic didn’t play in during the first round of the playoffs against the Jazz, Brunson shined.

Jalen Brunson will have the opportunity to help lead the Knicks back to the playoffs

There have been comments made about how New York paid “that much money” to a player that hasn’t been named an All-Star. However, given how he’s improved each season and his age, Brunson could end up earning every penny of his contract. He’s set to be the 14th-highest paid point guard in the league in 2022-23, but you’d think that he was making more than Steph Curry based on what’s been said.

The best thing about Brunson is that he keeps his head down and goes to work, which is how he went from making $1.8 million in 2021-22 to $27.7 million in 2022-23.

Brunson’s from New Jersey and grew up around the Knicks, so he’ll have a prime opportunity to silence his doubters as he embarks on the next step of his career in New York.

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