Knicks’ Jalen Brunson has ‘leader’ take on Victor Wembanyama after NBA All-Star Game

The New York Knicks were well-represented in this year’s All-Star Game, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns suiting up for Team Stripes and Team World, respectively.

In the end, none of them won the trophy, as Team Stars conquered the mini-tournament. It was the young guns, including Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, who shone the brightest at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Edwards was named All-Star Game MVP, while Wembanyama almost single-handedly carried Team World. Edwards acknowledged Wembanyama for setting the tone in the midseason spectacle, and Brunson agreed.

“I think Wemby’s a leader. The way he carried himself is fantastic for this game. I think he’s done a great job, and you see what his impact is on and off the court around this game. So he’s doing what he does,” said Brunson.

Jalen Brunson agrees with Anthony Edwards and says Victor Wembanyama set the tone for the intensity of the All-Star Game

“I mean, yeah. I think Wemby’s a leader. The way he carries himself is fantastic for this game. I think he’s done a great job, and you see what his impact… https://t.co/yOCqsqKPoM pic.twitter.com/DYzrcmrFm1

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The 22-year-old Wembanyama, who played in his second straight All-Star Game, tallied 33 points on 10-of-13 shooting, eight rebounds, and two blocks in two games, although they lost both of them.

For his part, the 29-year-old Brunson had 13 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals in three games.

Even before the much-anticipated contest, Wembanyama made it clear that he doesn’t see it as a relaxed exhibition, stressing the need to play hard to compete.

Team World still had a chance to advance to the final, but Wembanyama missed the three-pointer that would have sent the game against Team Stripes into overtime.

Meanwhile, Brunson and the Knicks will return to action on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons.

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