Jalen Brunson’s performance in the 2024 NBA Playoffs has been extraordinary, drawing comparisons to legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Jalen Brunson: Getting close to Jordan and LeBron with fifth 40-point game in NBA playoffs

Jalen Brunson has been playing so well in the 2024 NBA Playoffs that he has been compared to greats like Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Even though he hurt his foot, the Knicks’ star guard has scored 40 points five times, including a recent 44-point performance that gave New York a 3-2 lead in the series over Indiana.

Thanks to his recent scoring run, Brunson is now tied with several Hall of Famers for the most 40-point games in a single playoff season.