Paul Pierce thinks the New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson problem may lie not with the point guard himself, but rather with his teammates. According to Pierce, the issue is that some players on the team don't enjoy playing alongside Brunson because he's a high-scoring threat who can be inconsistent at times.
Pierce pointed out that while Brunson has been averaging 27.9 points and 6.1 assists per game this season, there are other top performers like Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby who are often left open or need more touches. Pierce believes that if the Knicks could find ways to create more scoring opportunities for these players, they might be able to free up Brunson to play more effectively.
However, it's worth noting that Brunson has been making an effort in the locker room to help turn around the team's losing streak. He recently called an all-players meeting after a double-digit loss, and the team responded with a 54-point victory over the Brooklyn Nets just days later.
While Pierce's claim may have some validity, it's unclear whether Brunson is truly the problem or if there are other factors at play. The Knicks' cold streak may be taking place out of context, as Brunson was not active during their losses to the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. As All-Star Weekend approaches, it will become clearer whether the team needs to make any changes.
Pierce pointed out that while Brunson has been averaging 27.9 points and 6.1 assists per game this season, there are other top performers like Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby who are often left open or need more touches. Pierce believes that if the Knicks could find ways to create more scoring opportunities for these players, they might be able to free up Brunson to play more effectively.
However, it's worth noting that Brunson has been making an effort in the locker room to help turn around the team's losing streak. He recently called an all-players meeting after a double-digit loss, and the team responded with a 54-point victory over the Brooklyn Nets just days later.
While Pierce's claim may have some validity, it's unclear whether Brunson is truly the problem or if there are other factors at play. The Knicks' cold streak may be taking place out of context, as Brunson was not active during their losses to the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. As All-Star Weekend approaches, it will become clearer whether the team needs to make any changes.
, like if you got players who are top performers but they're just sitting there, getting 5-10 mins of playtime, it's gonna affect Brunson's game too... he can't be expected to carry the team alone all the time, right? 
But at the same time, Brunson has been trying to help out his teammates by being more vocal in the locker room, that's a good sign 
. Maybe they just need to find a balance and play to each other's strengths... would be interesting to see how it all shakes down come All-Star Weekend 
- if they dont like playing with him, why did he call an all-players meeting to fix it? 
anyway, its cool that he's trying to lift everyone up 
- just having one superstar doesnt cut it anymore 
I mean, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby are both ballers who deserve to see more action, right? 
And its not all on Brunson, he's tryna do his thang too 
. But at the same time, if the team is gettin all their shots blocked or whatever, that might also be part of the problem 
. Ill def keep an eye on this situation, especially w/ All-Star Weekend comin up! 
bridges & anunoby need more touches but that dont make brunson the problem idk wut the knicks' coach needs 2 figure dat out 
so i don't think he's the entire issue... maybe we should just see what happens in the next few games and if they can get their act together 
. But no, instead of focusing on developing a more balanced offense, everyone's just blaming Brunson for the team's losing streak 
. Give the guy some credit for taking charge in the locker room and calling out an all-players meeting 
. But is it really that simple? What if they're just not playing as well in general? Like, I know Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby are both beast players, but maybe they need to figure out how to complement Brunson's game instead of just waiting for him to get an open shot 
. I think it's more than just one guy being the problem... but at the same time, if anyone can turn things around, it's Brunson 
, he can't do it all alone... and another thing, what's with the inconsistent scoring? If Bridges and OG Anunoby are being left open, that's on their coaches/teammates to get them more looks 
. Pierce is right, create more scoring opportunities for the big dogs on this team. The question is, can they do it? 
, but we gotta consider more than just the players' feelings towards Brunson 
. Maybe there's more to this than just him being inconsistent? 
and the team responded with a huge win over the nets? like what's not to love about that 
anyway, maybe pierce has a point but we need more info before we can make any judgments 
. It's not just about having a star player like him, but also making sure everyone else gets opportunities to shine too 
. But at the same time, Brunson's been trying to bring the team together in the locker room after some tough losses 
... so maybe he's not all bad 
.