Jalen Brunson just won title with clutch heroics, but GMs still take Stephen Curry with game on line

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson put on insane heroics, leading the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years. Brunson delivered several clutch moments, including a 45-point Game 5 to close out the series. But in a recent NBA GM survey, NBA general managers picked Stephen Curry overwhelmingly over Jalen Brunson when asked which player they would want taking the shot with the game on the line.

Curry secured 50% of the vote, with Jalen Brunson in second at 17%. The Lakers' Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both tied for third at 10%. Kevin Durant ranked fifth at 7%. Curry was at the top of the list last year, with 47% of general managers saying they would want Curry to take the last shot.

Q: Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?

Rank	Player	Team	Percentage
1	Stephen Curry	Golden State	50%
2	Jalen Brunson	New York	17%
T-3	Luka Dončić	L.A. Lakers	10%
T-3	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Oklahoma City	10%
5	Kevin Durant	Houston	7%

• Also received votes: Nikola Jokić, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland

Although general managers didn't support Brunson for the top spot on who they would want to take the shot with the game on the line, they did award him for his leadership. Brunson received 53% of the vote for best leader, with Stephen Curry at 20%. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received 7% of the vote, and several other players received votes as well. Steph Curry also won this category last year with 43%.

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