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Jalen Brunson Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year for 2024-25 Season

The Knicks star outperformed Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic to claim the award, as New York's playoff series with Detroit remains tied 1-1.

Apr 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the second quarter of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jalen Brunson was awarded the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year for his late-game excellence during the 2024-25 regular season.
  • Brunson scored 156 clutch points, shot 51.5% from the field, and recorded 28 assists in high-pressure moments, ranking among the league leaders in all categories.
  • He is the third recipient of the award, following De'Aaron Fox in 2023 and Stephen Curry in 2024.
  • Brunson edged out Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic, the other finalists, to secure the honor.
  • Despite his regular-season dominance, Brunson has had modest clutch performances in the first two playoff games against Detroit, with four points on 1-of-3 shooting and one assist.