# IMPACT: Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP ELEVATES Darius Acuff Jr.'s NBA draft stock dramatically!

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Podcast: [Locked On College Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318)
Published: 2026-06-15T07:00:00+00:00
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Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals MVP sparks fresh debate: can smaller, offensive-minded guards like Darius Acuff Jr. become true centerpieces for NBA contenders? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade examine how Brunson’s rise, the New York Knicks’ roster strategy, and shifting league trends could reshape perceptions of “non-prototypical” draft prospects.

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