Daily Fantasy Heat Check #1: Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson just won the NBA championship, the Finals MVP, which makes him the king of New York. But what about next season?
The Heat Check series focuses on players who are “stat monsters,” the cornerstones of all kinds of fantasy league teams and contests.
2025-2026 SEASON STATS
Jalen Brunson
26 points per game (.467 FG%, .369 3pt FG%)
7 assists per game
3.3 rebounds per game
0.8 steals per game
Brunson is the Finals MVP, so it is also worth considering his NBA Finals stats.
NBA FINALS STATS
32.6 points per game (.42 FG%)
4.6 assists per game
4.2 rebounds per game
Right now, Jalen Brunson is the king of New York. He easily has the best numbers in the team. He is their leader, and he’s the one who steps up during critical moments. Captain, as Karl-Anthony Towns puts it. Can we expect Brunson’s output to dip next season? Probably not barring some injury.
For Daily Fantasy Players: HOT! This little guy is good, and a bad match-up for most opposing guards. Even defensive-minded guards like Stephon Castle had a hard time defending him when he gets nuclear. His Fantasy points is going to shoot up this year.
Traditional Fantasy Players: HOT! Get this guy. First round, first pick. He played 65 games last season, and he will be hot coming off a title.
