When the game was on the line this season, there was no one more reliable than Jalen Brunson.
The New York Knicks star has officially been named the 2025 NBA Clutch Player of the Year, becoming the first player in Eastern Conference history to win the award since its creation in 2023. In a season filled with tight games and high-stakes moments, Brunson stood tall — and delivered time and time again.
💪 Dominating in the Clutch
Brunson’s numbers in crunch time were unmatched across the league:
- 1st in clutch points per game
- 1st in clutch field goals made
- 2nd in total clutch points
- 2nd in clutch free throws made
- 3rd in clutch assists
Whether it was knocking down cold-blooded mid-range jumpers, hitting threes off the dribble, or calmly sinking free throws when the pressure was highest, Brunson was the definition of poised.
🗽 Carrying the Knicks
For a Knicks team battling for playoff seeding all year, Brunson’s impact in late-game situations was the difference between wins and losses. Time after time, he took over in the fourth quarter and willed New York to victories. His fearless scoring and steady playmaking earned him the trust of his teammates, the respect of fans, and now — a spot in the NBA history books.
🏆 A New York Moment
With this award, Brunson joins elite company and puts his name on a short but prestigious list of NBA clutch kings. And doing it in Madison Square Garden, under the brightest lights in basketball? That only makes it more legendary.
The Knicks have found their guy — and when it’s winning time, there’s no one they’d rather have with the ball in their hands.
