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Jalen Brunson guarded by Stephen Curry.
THE New York Knicks the season flashed before their eyes as Jalen Brunson fell against the Cleveland Cavaliers the 3 of March. Brunson, the only star player still on the field with Julius Randle And OG Anunoby sidelined, attempted a jump shot and was seen in pain as he took off. Brunson appeared to have suffered a non-contact knee injury, which is usually a serious injury.
Anything else for this Knicks team and the season would be as good as over, especially if it meant Brunson suffering a serious injury. However, the x-rays were clear and the comments from his coaches and teammates were encouraging. After the Knicks’ victory over the Cavaliers, Josh Hart made a hilarious joke about why Brunson fell, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.
“Jalen decided he didn’t want to play.”
Donte DiVincenzo also added his thoughts on Brunson, praising him for being one of the toughest players in the league.
“I asked him if he was okay. And he said everything will be fine. And that’s it for me,” DiVincenzo said. “Like I said last time he went down, I’m not worried about Jalen. He’s one of the toughest guys in the league. Either way, I can honestly say I don’t know. Either way, it will bounce back. He’s tough as nails.
Scary moment for Knicks fans
While Anunoby and Randle’s injuries have already played a huge role in the New York Knicks’ season, Brunson’s almost ended it.
Knicks fans held their breath watching him fall and not be able to put any weight on him as he headed to the locker room.
Brunson is the savior of this Knicks franchise and has become a star in New York. The fan base has been looking for a star caliber player for the better part of the last few decades and finally found one in Brunson. Everything seemed to have changed when he fell.
When asked if they planned to do an MRI, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said everything on the x-ray was clean and didn’t explain further. However, he said it was a knee contusion and they will see if he can play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 5.
“I guess. It’s a bruised knee and everything was negative so we’ll see where he is.
Knicks health becomes major concern
The New York Knicks’ injuries are becoming a major concern and if they aren’t fixed before the playoffs, they likely won’t have the season they’re looking for.
The Knicks are 3-7 in their last 10 games, including two wins against the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers who does not have Joel Embiid. It’s to the point where the Knicks can’t do much anymore and until Randle and Anunoby return, the same production should continue.
Mitchell Robinson is also out as he recovers from ankle surgery.
With high aspirations and a team that can finally compete with the best of them in the Eastern Conference, the hope is that the Knicks can recover and try to win a championship for a city that desperately needs one.
Jon Conahan covers the NBA and NFL for Heavy.com, focusing on the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Commanders. Since 2019, his sports coverage has appeared on Sports Illustrated, oddschecker, ClutchPoints and Sportskeeda. Learn more about Jon Conahan
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