Chris Broussard: Jalen Brunson is NOT a Superstar!!!
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Scottie Drippin
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The problem with calling Brunson a "superstar" is that is not a basketball conversation. The word, it's meaning, and it's implication in the game is so weird.
Dame Lillard is a superstar. Brunson is not.
But Brunson is the better basketball player and seems to be capable of leading a team built around him deep into the playoffs.
So much of sports discourse has nothing to do with the X's and O's, but instead men trying to figure out who has more "aura"
Dame Lillard is a superstar. Brunson is not.
But Brunson is the better basketball player and seems to be capable of leading a team built around him deep into the playoffs.
So much of sports discourse has nothing to do with the X's and O's, but instead men trying to figure out who has more "aura"
KnickstapeCity
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This breh got a big dikk.The problem with calling Brunson a "superstar" is that is not a basketball conversation. The word, it's meaning, and it's implication in the game is so weird.
Dame Lillard is a superstar. Brunson is not.
But Brunson is the better basketball player and seems to be capable of leading a team built around him deep into the playoffs.
So much of sports discourse has nothing to do with the X's and O's, but instead men trying to figure out who has more "aura"
feelosofer
#ninergang
I don't disagree. But if a Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker want to leave in the next 2 years I could see Randle being dealt.
In The Zone '98
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he's not a superstar but he's well on his way
threattonature
Veteran
I mean the two are damn near equal as players. It actually shows the effect of the NY boost that we hear so much more about what Brunson is doing compared to Mitchell when both have been dogs and killing it. I personally think both are borderline superstars.Not better than Donovan Mitchell is hilarious.
It's funny cause I kept thinking that both couldn't sustain what they do because of the degree of difficulty of their shots but have been proven wrong.
By and large if youāre in all-nba 1st team considerations and MVP discussions, youāre playing at a superstar level. Superstars are essentially those who have the expectation of playing at that rarified air consistently/annually.
SGA has played at a superstar level all season (last 2 seasons you could argue). Ant is playing at a superstar level in the playoffs, meaning if he played at this level during the reg season.. he'd be unquestioned 1st team and top 5 mvp. However, neither SGA nor Ant were expected to be this good this early (if at all), so they weren't considered bonafide superstars. They'll have the expectations next year.
And so, similarly what will be the expectation of Brunson moving forward? He's playing like a superstar in the playoffs. Was damn good in the regular season as well.
SGA has played at a superstar level all season (last 2 seasons you could argue). Ant is playing at a superstar level in the playoffs, meaning if he played at this level during the reg season.. he'd be unquestioned 1st team and top 5 mvp. However, neither SGA nor Ant were expected to be this good this early (if at all), so they weren't considered bonafide superstars. They'll have the expectations next year.
And so, similarly what will be the expectation of Brunson moving forward? He's playing like a superstar in the playoffs. Was damn good in the regular season as well.
Copy Ninja
Superstar
First of all Brunson needs to do it all throughout the playoffs and not just 1 round.
Secondly, I think it's because his game isn't filled with highlight reels like Ant's or someone who has a lot of flair in their game like Steph.
However, no one should dispute that throughout these playoffs thus far, his production has been superstar level.
The guy knows how to get into the lane and get his shot off even though he's short by NBA standards and he's not the fastest or most athletic guy.
Secondly, I think it's because his game isn't filled with highlight reels like Ant's or someone who has a lot of flair in their game like Steph.
However, no one should dispute that throughout these playoffs thus far, his production has been superstar level.
The guy knows how to get into the lane and get his shot off even though he's short by NBA standards and he's not the fastest or most athletic guy.
FLORIDA BOI
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But he swears Kyrie is a superstar. Kyrie has NEVER done what Brunson is doing in his career.
Mickey Kane
All Star
The problem with calling Brunson a "superstar" is that is not a basketball conversation. The word, it's meaning, and it's implication in the game is so weird.
Dame Lillard is a superstar. Brunson is not.
But Brunson is the better basketball player and seems to be capable of leading a team built around him deep into the playoffs.
So much of sports discourse has nothing to do with the X's and O's, but instead men trying to figure out who has more "aura"
This is what it comes down to really.
The question is only partially basketball-oriented and up until he leads the Knicks to a chip, he won't be seen as one.
Ultimately, as a Knicks fan, I don't give a f*ck and I believe he doesn't really either.
Ironman
#Knickstape
So you just missed those Mavs series where Luka was out and JB was leading them? Brunson been nice
I don't think he's a championship #1 but this is some hate 
Also averaged 28ppg in last years playoffs. They don't watch ball
pez
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All Brunson needs to do is to win a chip.. then he's a superstar.. That's all. His game isn't exciting to get clicks on TikTok. He's not high flying. But win a chip for NY... his fame will be outta here. Super duper outta here. He'll be the #1 dude.
