New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is out at least six-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand, the team announced Wednesday.
Brunson suffered a broken hand in the second half of Sunday’s season-ending Game 7 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
The Villanova product had a strong postseason, averaging 32.4 points, 7.5 assists, and 3.3 boards to help bring the Knicks to within one victory of their first East final in 24 years. His 47-point performance against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of the opening round was a new franchise record for points in a playoff contest.
Brunson earned his first career All-Star nod earlier this season and finished fifth in MVP and Most Improved Player award voting.
