04-03-2021, 08:13 AM
https://nypost.com/2021/04/03/julius-ran...cks-alone/
"Other than Toppin’s outburst and Porzingis’ so-so performance, the only other bright element was the notion Brunson will be a free agent in 2022. By then, his father might be on the Knicks bench with Thibodeau like he was in Chicago and Minnesota.
Did someone say trade? Knicks president Leon Rose is Jalen Brunson’s former agent (his father was Rose’s first client).
Brunson, who was a game-high plus-34 in 25 minutes, put up 15 points with five assists and seven rebounds, shooting 6-for-9. Brunson’s late fake-out of Immanuel Quickley for an easy layup showed his smarts more than his athleticism.
The only time Thibodeau could smile after the game was talking about Brunson.
“I am fond of Rick Brunson — his son is a terrific player and having a helluva year,’’ Thibodeau said. “I’m happy for him, watched him grow up. I remember him from the time he was coming to the Garden to watch Allan Houston and [Latrell] Sprewell play. He was 6 years old and mimicked their moves. He’s become a darn good player and become a great kid too.’’
On a terrible night, at least we can dream."
You can have him for our picks back this summer. Maybe...
"Other than Toppin’s outburst and Porzingis’ so-so performance, the only other bright element was the notion Brunson will be a free agent in 2022. By then, his father might be on the Knicks bench with Thibodeau like he was in Chicago and Minnesota.
Did someone say trade? Knicks president Leon Rose is Jalen Brunson’s former agent (his father was Rose’s first client).
Brunson, who was a game-high plus-34 in 25 minutes, put up 15 points with five assists and seven rebounds, shooting 6-for-9. Brunson’s late fake-out of Immanuel Quickley for an easy layup showed his smarts more than his athleticism.
The only time Thibodeau could smile after the game was talking about Brunson.
“I am fond of Rick Brunson — his son is a terrific player and having a helluva year,’’ Thibodeau said. “I’m happy for him, watched him grow up. I remember him from the time he was coming to the Garden to watch Allan Houston and [Latrell] Sprewell play. He was 6 years old and mimicked their moves. He’s become a darn good player and become a great kid too.’’
On a terrible night, at least we can dream."
You can have him for our picks back this summer. Maybe...