Knicks’ Playoff Hero Jalen Brunson Undergoes Hand Surgery for 6-8 Weeks
Jalen Brunson underwent a surgical procedure to fix his fractured left hand, which he injured during the New York Knicks loss in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks announced on Wednesday that Bojan Bogdanovic, a backup player, underwent surgery on his left wrist. No information was given about the specifics of either process, only that both players would undergo reevaluation in six to eight weeks.
Jalen Brunson’s Postseason Performance
Jalen Brunson sustained an injury during the third quarter of the Pacers’ 130-109 win against the Knicks on Sunday. He scored 17 points, his lowest in the playoffs where he had five games with 40 or more points, making him the fourth player to achieve this in four straight postseason games.
Jalen Brunson o34.5 pts
Game 7 at MSG I expect Brunson so shine tonight. He’s covered this line in 6/10 and he continues to get healthier in this series each game. Last game where he didn’t play the last 4 min he finished with 31 and took 26 shots. He’ll get his shots up,… pic.twitter.com/V5mS6YpJoG
— Broke Brothers (@broke_bets) May 19, 2024
Jalen Brunson ended with an average of 32.4 points per game during the playoffs, trailing only Joel Embiid’s 33 points per game when the Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in six games during the first round. Bogdanovic sustained an injury during Game 4 of that series. He contributed 13 points as a reserve in Game 1 and was among the numerous Knicks players who were absent at the end of the season. Julius Randle underwent surgery that ended his season after he dislocated his shoulder in January, while Mitchell Robinson had surgery on his ankle in the playoffs.
Chandler Parsons:
“Julius Randle goes out, they get OG, Jalen Brunson becomes a star and the Knicks are good again”
That is a blatant mischaracterization of what actually happened. pic.twitter.com/3iGOPsCbQN
— DJ (@DJAceNBA) May 22, 2024
The Knicks will need to wait for the recovery of their key players, including Jalen Brunson and Bogdanovic, as they prepare for the next season. The team’s ability to bounce back from these injuries will be crucial for their future success. As the NBA offseason approaches, the Knicks will concentrate on rehabilitation and strategizing for the upcoming season.
Jalen Brunson underwent a successful surgery on his hand and will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/LojsfF5lvH
— Big Knick Energy (@BigKnickEnergy_) May 22, 2024