Jalen Brunson Joins Michael Jordan and Anthony Davis on Career Night

In a stunning showcase of basketball prowess, Jalen Brunson left an indelible mark on the court, scoring an astounding career-high 50 points for the New York Knicks in a triumphant clash against the Phoenix Suns. However, what stood out in his performance is that he did not just make points but he shot perfectly well as he went 9-of-9 from behind the arc shooting threes and converting on 17 of his 23 field goals.

Brunson joins Jordan and Davis league

In donning the Knicks jersey, Brunson achieved a franchise first by becoming the inaugural player to score 50 points while sinking nine three-pointers. His achievement is not just about the personal record; in addition, he made the list as the only player who succeeded on all eight three-point shots in a half in the NBA.

Brunson’s success goes beyond breaking his records in that he is among the elite company of NBA greats such as Michael Jordan and Anthony Davis. With these statistics, Jalen Brunson became part of the exclusive club of players who have ever accomplished 50 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals in a single game—the rarefied air—and his name will be written in history.

Read More: Before Jalen Brunson’s unforgettable night, basketball history bore witness to extraordinary performances from three iconic figures.

But It’s not only Brunson who has done it, Before Jalen Brunson’s unforgettable night, basketball history bore witness to extraordinary performances from three iconic figures.

Pre-Brunson Brilliance: Barry, Jordan, Davis – 50-5-5 Legends.

Rick Barry, the famous Golden State Warriors forward, surprised the world of basketball with his back-to-back legendary performances in 1974 and 1975. On March 26, 1974, Barry had a career high of 64 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, which led to an impressive win against the Trail Blazers by 143-120. Barry showed again his extraordinary performance in 1975, which established him as a versatile and strong figure on the court.

Transcending his greatest achievements, the indefatigable Michael Jordan reached the pinnacle of his career with the Chicago Bulls in 1988. On March 18, 1988, Jordan scored 50 points along with more than 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 times stolen balls from the Celtics, which testifies to his being the best.

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Move ahead to 2016, when Anthony Davis, the current superstar Lakers, then with the New Orleans Pelicans, made his footprint in basketball history. On October 26, 2016, Davis hit a record 50-5-5-5 score on the Nuggets with 50 points, 5+ assists, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ steals. Davis’ versatility and his impact on both ends of the floor earned him a spot with the great ones.

Although his current performance is worthy of praise, it only reiterates the great feats of these basketball legends who joined the elite 50-5-5 club.