#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"
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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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 6/14 | @ SAS | W 94-90 | 41 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14-27 | 4-7 | +10 |
| 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 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$156.5M
Guaranteed
$72.7M
AAV
$34.9M/yr
Jalen Brunson's contract with the New York Knicks grades as a B+ CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other point guards around the league. Jalen's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA point guards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. His $34.9M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the point guard market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 29, Jalen is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 4-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
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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