Stephon Marbury Makes Bold Statement About Jalen Brunson

Former New York Knicks star Stephon Marbury made a comment about Jalen Brunson.

Stephon Marbury with the Knicks in 2008. Xxx Knicks Rd388 Jpg S Bkn Usa Ny / Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY

Jalen Brunson has become one of the most beloved New York sports athletes in just two seasons with the Knicks.

The All-Star point guard is coming off a season where he averaged 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 40.1% from the three-point range in 77 games.

Recently, Hall of Famer Walt Frazier spoke very highly of Brunson (h/t ClutchPoints and Randy Cruz of Hoops in the Sun).

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Former Knicks star Stephon Marbury made a strong statement about Brunson in an Instagram comment under Frazier's quote.

Marbury wrote: "Stamped and approved! As a former @nyknicks fan and player, I believe he is the perfect spirit to lead this franchise for a lifetime. It’s amazing to witness and support. His dad did an incredible job both on the court and off."

Stephon Marbury's Comment / August 18

Brunson has helped lead the Knicks to the NBA playoffs in each of the previous two seasons.

They are coming off a year where they were the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 52-30 record.

Despite dealing with injuries, the Knicks reached Game 7 of the second round of the NBA playoffs (before getting eliminated by the Indiana Pacers).

May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) flexes his left hand during the third quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Over the offseason, Brunson was named as the captain of the Knicks.

Via Knicks PR on August 6: "Jalen Brunson Named 36th Captain in Franchise History"

Jalen Brunson Named 36th Captain in Franchise History pic.twitter.com/D94U5h43JL

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) August 6, 2024

As for Marbury, he played 13 seasons for the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics.