NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-120. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been named the 2024-25 NBA Clutch Player of the Year, earning the Jerry West Trophy.
Brunson dominated clutch time this season—final five minutes of regulation or overtime with the score within five—averaging a league-best 5.6 points in the 2024-25 season. He led the NBA with 52 made field goals in those situations, was second in total clutch points with 156, and had 28 assists—third most in the league.
In 28 clutch games this season, Brunson shot 51.5% from the field and hit 84.0% of his free throws, leading the Knicks to a 17-11 record in those matchups.
In 65 games, Brunson averaged 26.0 points and 7.3 assists over 35.4 minutes—finishing eighth in the league in both categories. He was named an All-Star for a second consecutive year.
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