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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson has ‘leader’ take on Victor Wembanyama after NBA All-Star Game
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The New York Knicks were well-represented in this year's All-Star Game, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns suiting up for Team Stripes and Team World, respectively.
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In the end, none of them won the trophy, as Team Stars conquered the mini-tournament. It was the young guns, including Minnesota Timberwolves ' Anthony Edwards and San Antonio Spurs ' Victor Wembanyama , who shone the brightest at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles .
Edwards was named All-Star Game MVP, while Wembanyama almost single-handedly carried Team World. Edwards acknowledged Wembanyama for setting the tone in the midseason spectacle, and Brunson agreed.
"I think Wemby's a leader. The way he carried himself is fantastic for this game. I think he's done a great job, and you see what his impact is on and off the court around this game. So he's doing what he does," said Brunson.
The 22-year-old Wembanyama, who played in his second straight All-Star Game , tallied 33 points on 10-of-13 shooting, eight rebounds, and two blocks in two games, although they lost both of them.
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For his part, the 29-year-old Brunson had 13 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals in three games.
Even before the much-anticipated contest, Wembanyama made it clear that he doesn't see it as a relaxed exhibition, stressing the need to play hard to compete.
Team World still had a chance to advance to the final, but Wembanyama missed the three-pointer that would have sent the game against Team Stripes into overtime.
Meanwhile, Brunson and the Knicks will return to action on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons .
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