Embracing Change, the Mavs Are Excited About Jason Kidd

Thirteen years is a long time. It’s longer than three presidential terms in the United States. It’s almost as long as going from first grade through high school graduation. If Doc Brown took us back 13 years, we would land in 2008. That was the year that the first Iron Man hit theaters. It was […]



Mavericks nominate Jalen Brunson for monthly NBA Cares Community Assist Award

DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks have selected veteran guard Jalen Brunson as the team’s nominee for the November NBA Cares Community Assist Award, presented by Kaiser Permanente, for his continuous efforts to support children and families across the North Texas community. “Jalen has a clear passion for giving back to his communities,” said Hannah Sherertz, […]



Tough love? Jalen Brunson learned it from his dad (and Dirk)

As the son of an NBA player who survived for nine seasons in the league mostly on grit and hard work, Jalen Brunson knew his journey to the NBA would not be easy. His father, Rick Brunson, made sure of it. The elder Brunson earned his way to eight NBA contracts – all of them […]



My Take: Jalen Brunson inspires youth, reignites my love for the game at recent Mavs Hoop Camp

The chorus of tiny voices chanting in unison caught my attention. “Jalen! Jalen!” they shouted. A few weeks ago, I showed up to Mavs Hoop Camp for one of my first assignments as a Dallas Mavericks intern. Mavs rookie Jalen Brunson was there to surprise the youth and the scene felt all too familiar. About […]



He might not win an award for it, but Jalen Brunson was still an excellent rookie

If Jalen Brunson proved anything in his first season, it’s that he can fill in wherever you need him. This past Mavericks season was segmented, to put it lightly. There was the opening four-game stretch without Harrison Barnes, and then a strong 13-4 stretch, then Dirk’s return, Dennis Smith Jr.’s absence, J.J. Barea’s Achilles injury, […]



Jalen Brunson’s pick-and-roll savvy could translate immediately to the NBA

When I watch Jalen Brunson, the first player I think of is J.J. Barea, his new teammate. Neither can go 100 miles an hour, but both have the handles, court awareness, body control, and a bevy of finishing moves around the basket to compensate for not being a world-class sprinter. Brunson spent three years dominating […]



Mavericks select guard Jalen Brunson with 33rd overall pick

DALLAS— The Dallas Mavericks announced that they have selected guard Jalen Brunson with the 33rd overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Brunson (6-3, 190) is a two-time NCAA Champion (2016, 2018) and an early-entry candidate to this year’s draft after spending three seasons at Villanova. As a junior, he averaged 18.9 points, 3.1 rebounds […]