BRUNSON BURNER: to NYK for 4yrs/$104M (no SnT) | NYK docked 2025 2nd for tampering

[michaeltex]

Been busy so have only been able to peek in and out on the Brunson story but from what I have seen and from his direct interview, didn't it come down to the Mav's missing a window when they could have extended him Dallas for much less money but then after that the ship was sailed? 

From what I hear Jalen say, he had a window there where he planned to make his career long term in Dallas and even discussed accepting an extension if they Mavs offered it.  The Mavs didn't offer in that window, Brunson's play continued to blow up, enter the NY Knicks and it was all over that point. 

For those that have followed it more closely, do I have this summarized pretty accurately?

The only exception I would make is that JB's "blowing up" was a couple of playoff games against a sub-par defense Jazz team. When Luka returned, JB went back to his season averages, which were indeed improvements over previous years. 

IMO, the playoffs cemented in JB's mind that he would never be able to shine while playing with/behind Luka, so it was time to move on and find a different situation if he wanted a chance to really get paid and get recognized.

Wonder how he feels now with all the talk of bringing Mitchell in as a star guard. Or analyst comments that, if he is the main summer signing, then NYKs haven't really done much to improve.