Dallas Mavericks fans knew Jalen Brunson could ball when they drafted him in 2018. The second round pick won two NCAA titles while playing for Villanova, but few expected the rookie season Brunson produced. He averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game for the year in 21.8 minutes a night.
Brunson’s strong close to the season left Mavs supporters beaming with excitement. From Jan. 31 to the end of the season, he averaged 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in 28.9 minutes a night. Brunson also shot 48.