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Jalen Brunson has wrist surgery, expected back for Knicks' title defense
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Jalen Brunson has wrist surgery, expected back for Knicks' title defense

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jalen Brunson underwent surgery on his left wrist and is expected to return for the New York Knicks' NBA title defense this summer.
  • The NBA Finals MVP is anticipated to resume basketball activities later this summer.
  • Brunson played through the wrist injury during the Knicks' championship run, averaging 32.6 points in the finals.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has undergone surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for the team's NBA title defense later this summer. A source familiar with the details confirmed that Brunson is anticipated to resume basketball activities in the coming months.

The procedure was first reported by SNY. Brunson, who is left-handed, notably played through the wrist injury during the Knicks' successful playoff run, which culminated in their first NBA championship since 1973. His performance was crucial, including a 45-point outing in the title-clinching Game 5 victory in San Antonio.

Brunson's resilience was evident throughout the finals. He scored 36 points in Game 4, helping the Knicks achieve a record-breaking comeback after trailing by 29 points in the fourth quarter. Over the course of the NBA Finals, he averaged an impressive 32.6 points per game, demonstrating his vital role in the team's championship success.

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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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