#11PG · New York Knicks
Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
29
College
Villanova
Experience
7 yrs
Wingspan
6'4.0"
Reach
8'0.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9.25"
Grade Jalen Brunson
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On the field, Jalen Brunson grades out as an excellent PG for New York Knicks (A Impact). That places him 10th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 561 | 26.0 | 3.3 | 6.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 46.7% | 38.5% | 82.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 74 | 26.0 | 3.3 | 6.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 46.7% | 36.9% | 84.1% |
| 2024-25 | | 65 | 26.0 | 2.9 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 48.8% | 38.3% | 82.1% |
| 2023-24 | | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 47.9% | 40.1% | 84.7% |
| 2022-23 | | 68 | 24.0 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 49.1% | 41.6% | 82.9% |
| 2021-22 |  | 79 | 16.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 50.2% | 37.3% | 84.0% |
| 2020-21 | | 68 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 52.3% | 40.5% | 79.5% |
| 2019-20 | | 57 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 46.6% | 35.8% | 81.3% |
| 2018-19 | | 73 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 46.7% | 34.8% | 72.5% |
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 74 | 26.0 | 3.3 | 6.8 | 46.7% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 | | 65 | 26.0 | 2.9 | 7.3 | 48.8% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 47.9% | A- A- |
| 2022-23 | | 68 | 24.0 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 49.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | | 79 | 16.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 50.2% | B- B- |
| 2020-21 | | 68 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 52.3% | C C |
| 2019-20 | | 57 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 46.6% | D- D- |
| 2018-19 | | 73 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 46.7% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 6/11 | vs SAS | W 107-106 | 44 | 36 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 12-25 | 3-7 | +11 |
| Tue, 6/9 | vs SAS | L 111-115 | 35 | 32 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11-25 | 3-5 | -9 |
| Sat, 6/6 | @ SAS | W 105-104 | 38 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7-25 | 2-8 | -10 |
| Thu, 6/4 | @ SAS | W 105-95 | 37 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12-31 | 2-9 | +6 |
| Tue, 5/26 | @ CLE | W 130-93 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 2-5 | +16 |
| Sun, 5/24 | @ CLE | W 121-108 | 41 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10-19 | 0-4 | +15 |
| Fri, 5/22 | vs CLE | W 109-93 | 40 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7-16 | 1-7 | +18 |
| Wed, 5/20 | vs CLE | W 115-104 | 46 | 38 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15-29 | 1-6 | +15 |
| Sun, 5/10 | @ PHI | W 144-114 | 28 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8-17 | 6-10 | +31 |
| Fri, 5/8 | @ PHI | W 108-94 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11-22 | 3-8 | +13 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$156.5M
Guaranteed
$72.7M
AAV
$34.9M/yr
New York Knicks got a B+ Contract Value Index out of the Jalen Brunson deal because rotation impact tracks with the $34.9M AAV. At 29 years old and eight seasons in, Brunson is operating as a franchise cornerstone in his established veteran stage, and his 2025-26 season stats—26.0 PPG, 6.8 APG, and 3.3 RPG across 74 games—anchor the kind of iron-man reliability that justifies premium guard money in a star-driven league. The four-year structure at that AAV is market-appropriate for a back-to-back All-NBA Second Team selection and a Clutch Player of the Year, placing Brunson squarely in that elite ball-handler tier where you're paying for both volume and clutch creation. What lifts this deal into B+ territory rather than leaving it merely neutral is the alignment between his contract outlay and his actual on-court production: he's delivering at an A-level performance grade with A+ sentiment backing, meaning the Knicks aren't overpaying for narrative or past reputation—they're getting the play. The one structural risk is the term itself: four years is a long commitment on a 29-year-old, and if decline accelerates in year three or four, the back-loaded dollars could constrain flexibility late in the deal. For now, though, with the Knicks positioned as the three seed heading deep into the playoffs and Brunson cementing himself as an Eastern Conference Finals MVP candidate, the CVI reflects a deal that's delivering exactly what was promised.
Jalen Brunson is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA point guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 26.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists through 561 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Jalen's strongest area is PPG at 26.0, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 3.3 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Jalen ranks 10th. Jalen is a cornerstone of the New York Knicks' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Jalen Brunson enters the 2025-26 season as a bona fide franchise cornerstone and championship-proven leader following his Finals MVP performance and the Knicks' recent title run. Media coverage is decidedly celebratory, positioning him alongside all-time greats and framing him as a clutch performer capable of sustaining New York's contention window. His All-NBA credentials, $34.9M annual salary, and recent accolades (Cup MVP, Clutch Player of the Year) cement his status as an elite point guard in the league's upper echelon. Fan perception reflects genuine championship credibility rather than speculation—Brunson has delivered in the highest-pressure moments, which elevates his standing beyond typical All-Star tier recognition. Heading into next season, he carries the dual narrative of a proven winner hungry for a repeat, with minimal skepticism in mainstream coverage and strong institutional confidence from the organization.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Jalen Brunson ranks 10th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Jalen between Jamal Murray (A+) just ahead and Stephen Curry (A) just behind.
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