Stephon Marbury Makes Bold Statement About Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson has become one of New York’s most beloved athletes in just two seasons with the Knicks.

The All-Star point guard is coming off a season in which he averaged 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 40.1 percent from three-point range in 77 games.

Recently, Hall of Famer Walt Frazier spoke highly of Brunson (Thanks to ClutchPoints And Randy Cruz from Hoops in the Sun).

Former Knicks star Stephon Marbury made a strong statement about Brunson in a Instagram comment under Frazier’s quote.

Marbury wrote: “Stamped and approved! As a former @nyknicks “As a fan and a player, I believe he has the perfect mindset to lead this franchise for the rest of his life. It’s incredible to watch and support him. His father did an incredible job on and off the field.”

Brunson helped the Knicks make the NBA playoffs in each of the previous two seasons.

They are coming off a year where they were the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 52-30 record.

Despite injuries, the Knicks reached Game 7 of the second round of the NBA playoffs (before being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers).

During the offseason, Brunson was named captain of the Knicks.

Via Knicks PR on August 6: “Jalen Brunson named 36th captain in franchise history”

As for Marbury, he played 13 seasons for the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics.