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Brunson Reflects on Dallas Roots | Dallas Mavericks News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Summary
Jalen Brunson, Finals MVP and Knicks champion, reflects on his transformative time with the Dallas Mavericks — where he learned from Luka Doncic, Rick Carlisle, and Jason Kidd, and was given the platform to grow into a superstar. Drafted 33rd in 2018, he exploded in 2021-22, averaging 16+ points and helping Dallas reach the Western Conference finals. Dallas had a chance to lock him in with a $55M deal before his breakout, but after his value skyrocketed, they let him walk to the Knicks for a $104M contract. When asked if Dallas messed up by letting both him and Doncic go, Brunson stayed calm — “they made their decisions.” Now a champion, he’s at peace, while Doncic still hunts his first ring and Dallas rebuilds — a classic “what if” fans will debate forever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/77efe1bd2651147b