New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was rewarded for his recent excellent play by being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Brunson averaged 35.7 points, 5.3 assists, and shot 54.3 percent on his field goal attempts while leading the Knicks to a 3-0 week.
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 21 of the 2023-24 season (March 11-17). pic.twitter.com/qkvhElduJL
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) March 18, 2024
The Knicks guard started the week with a modest 20-point, nine-assist game in a 106-79 defeat of the Philadelphia 76ers.