Jalen, you mentioned you by no means thought issues can be the way in which they’re, so is there something particularly that stunned you? Brunson: I’d say I’ve always worked my butt off to be the best player I can be, so the play part, I’m not necessarily surprised by that. I always knew I could achieve whatever I worked for as long as I kept working and had that mindset to never be satisfied with anything, however the issues that include it, like being named the captain, signing an extension, fortunately, being right here with my dad (assistant coach Rick Brunson), Thibs (coach Tom Thibodeau), Leon (Rose), and all the blokes I’ve recognized for such a very long time like Josh (Hart), Mikal (Bridges), and previously Donte (DiVincenzo), who I grew up with. There are such a lot of components the place you take a look at it, and also you’re considering that is one thing you’d by no means considered when making the soar to a brand new crew. That’s what I meant after I mentioned you don’t know what would occur. It’s been exceptional and one thing I wouldn’t change for something. -via HoopsHype / March 18, 2025
