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Buy or Sell 4 Knicks trends after 3-4 start to the season

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /

1: Jalen Brunson is the Knicks’ most consistent player

The Knicks didn’t trade for a star guard over the summer, but they did sign Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $104 million contract in free agency. At long last, New York finally has a point guard.

He’s made his impact felt too. Through seven games, he’s averaging 18.4 points, 6.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 48.1% from the field and 32.1% from three. After he signed with the Knicks, many questioned if Brunson would be able to look like the same player without being alongside Luka Doncic, and he’s proved those people wrong.

Jalen Brunson will be a positive for the Knicks throughout the season.

New York’s on a rough three-game skid that involved the team blowing two double-digit leads against Cleveland and Atlanta. Unless the Knicks make a change, fans could be in for another rough season. If that ends up being the case, Brunson will be one of the few positive takeaways from the season.

Brunson’s effective at creating and leading an offense, which can’t be said for the team’s previous point guards. Simply having him on the court is enough for New York. His contract wasn’t an overpay because if anything, it was an underpay.

One thing that fans can appreciate right now and for the remainder of the year is that the front office was smart enough to go after Jalen Brunson in free agency.

Verdict: Buy

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