It was not that long ago Jalen Brunson called Dallas home. The Knicks’ star point guard spent his first four NBA seasons with the Mavericks, evolving from a valuable role player to a standout

On a night in which OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, leading the New York Knicks to an explosive 145- 118 victory over the Denver Nuggets, Jalen Brunson's career milestone represents his selflessness on and off the court—Monday night showcased the Knicks working at a high level,

The New York Knicks' hire of assistant coach Rick Brunson in June 2022 raised eyebrows at the time, and it's still making headlines.

"I think he understands the game, I think he understands the head coach. So he's more than qualified," Jalen Brunson said.

Jalen Brunson has played 440 NBA games, and 162 for the Knicks, but this was the best dishing night of his career. The All-Star point guard recorded a career-high 17 assists to help the Knicks tie a franchise record with 45 in Monday’s 145-118 win over the Nuggets.