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.