You know that old saying that when you work hard and have a no-quit attitude, great things will come to you.
They ought to use Jalen Brunson as the poster kid for that one.
The New York Knicks’ point guard on Tuesday night will make his first appearance at American Airlines Center since leaving the Mavericks in free agency.
It’s hard to argue that Brunson made a mistake, even though everybody in Dallas would welcome him back with open arms.
Apart from the $104-million reasons Brunson has to be happy with his decision to join the Knicks, their recent run of success indicates that it might be a good situation for the 6-1 Villanova product, who came into the league in the same draft with Luka Donu010diu0107, albeit 30 picks afterward.