Uncle West, your legendary record has finally been broken! That's right, today, the Knicks' Brunson is galloping like a wild horse on the loose, galloping in the playoffs. In four games, he scored at least 40 points and 5 assists in a row, which shattered Jerry West's "myth". Without further ado, let's savor this magnificent historical moment today.
To talk about Brunson's performance, we have to start with the first-round series. In Game 4 against the 76ers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Brunson scored 47 points and 10 assists in one fell swoop, directly beating the 76ers all over the ground. In the next G5 and G6 battles, he scored more than 40 points in two consecutive games. By this time, Brunson was already climbing the all-time record peak, but he didn't stop.
In the second round of G1 with the Pacers, Brunson turned into an offensive monster, with an explosive performance of 21 points in a single quarter in the fourth quarter, he slashed 43 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, which completely collapsed the opponent's defense and directly led the Knicks to stage a big reversal.
Brunson's crazy stats are not accidental, but a consistent output. After the game against the Pacers, he has scored at least 40 points and five assists in four consecutive games, breaking the NBA record held by Jerry West since 1965. At this moment, the title of the first person in history has belonged to Brunson.
G4 vs. 76ers: 18-of-34, 47 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists
G5 vs. 76ers: 15-of-32, 40 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals
G6 vs. 76ers: 13-of-27, 41 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists
G1 vs. Pacers: 14-of-26, 43 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
These performances allowed Brunson to average 36.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game in this year's playoffs, shooting 44.3% from the field, becoming the leading scorer in the playoffs this season. And West's 59-year myth ended in this way under Brunson's indiscriminate bombardment.
To say that Brunson's journey has not been smooth sailing. He wasn't favored in the draft, and was selected with the 32nd pick in the second round. But in every game, he used his strength to win the trust of the team, gradually emerging from the bench position, and finally sat firmly in the starting position of the Knicks.
Brunson's recipe for success is simple: hard work, focus, and the courage to face challenges. He is never afraid of the defensive pressure of his opponents, but instead sees it as a motivation to improve himself. And on the court, his precise shooting, witty breakaways and selfless passing have made him the heart of the Knicks' offensive system.
Even though Brunson broke West's record, we can't ignore West's great accomplishments as an NBA legend. Jerry West, known as the "old man of the logo", is an iconic figure in the NBA. He reached the finals nine times during his playing days, won one championship and set numerous impressive stat records. Among them, his feat of at least 40 points and 5 assists in three consecutive games in the 1965 playoffs was not broken by Brunson until today.
West's spirit has been an inspiration to generations of players. Even after retiring, he continued to contribute his wisdom to the team's management and advisory roles, bringing countless successes to the team. Brunson's current record breaking is a tribute to the legend.
Brunson's wonderful performance in the playoffs this time undoubtedly made him a cornerstone of the Knicks' future. As he continues to grow, the Knicks are expected to continue to make breakthroughs in the coming season. And a new NBA historical record is waiting for him to write.
West once said, "Challenges are not terrible, what is terrible is that you don't have the courage to meet them." It was with that courage that Brunson took to the court. We are also confident that his future will be even brighter.
Do you think Brunson has the potential to surpass West's other records in the future? Can he become a new Knicks legend? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section!