Jalen Brunson ready to go after ‘painful’ injury he didn’t let derail Knicks’ title hopes
Jalen Brunson underwent offseason surgery on that wrist to repair a tendon issue. He notably played through the injury during the end of the playoffs en route to winning Finals MVP in spite of it.
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What happenedJalen Brunson underwent offseason surgery on that wrist to repair a tendon issue. He notably played through the injury during the end of the playoffs en route to winning Finals MVP in spite of it.
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Right / center-rightJalen Brunson ready to go after ‘painful’ injury he didn’t let derail Knicks’ title hopes
Jalen Brunson ready to go after ‘painful’ injury he didn’t let derail Knicks’ title hopes
Jalen Brunson underwent offseason surgery on that wrist to repair a tendon issue. He notably played through the injury during the end of the playoffs en route to winning Finals MVP in spite...
