Jalen Brunson shot to prominence last season during the playoffs for the Dallas Mavericks. Amidst injury issues in the team, Brunson stepped up big time and helped the team win crucial games. The New York Knicks then came calling in the off-season and he signed a four-year $104 million contract with them. So far this season, the point guard has been performing consistently and is one of the most important players for the Knicks. Because of his performances, NBA legend Magic Johnson wanted him on the All-Star team. Furthermore, it looks like he is winning off the court as well.

Iggy Azalea showed some love to Jalen Brunson

In the New York Knicks‘ latest game against rivals Brooklyn Nets, Jalen Brunson erupted for game-high 40 points in just 36 minutes of game-time and led his team to a 124-106 drubbing. Understandably, Madison Square Garden was on its feet after this massive performance from Brunson. There were some celebrities courtside who loved his performance, including rapper Iggy Azalea. As Bruson talked to the media and returned to the locker room, Azalea showed him some love. When the video clip was shared on social media, fans went wild. Here are some reactions:

Many fans wondered whether the two are dating each other. Interestingly, both Brunson and Azalea are reportedly single at the moment. So their encounter has sparked some rumors. Notably, the Australian singer once dated former NBA player Nick Young.

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The former Los Angeles Lakers star and Azalea were engaged in 2015. However, things went south when a video clip of Young talking about his affair with another woman was leaked. So Azalea broke off their engagement. When the video clip was leaked, it was a huge controversy. According to reports, it was teammate D’Angelo Russell who recorded the footage and leaked it. This created a massive beef between the two players and subsequently Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Interestingly, Russell recently joined the Lakers again.

After Azalea broke up, Swaggy P’s high school sweetheart Keonna Green announced she is pregnant with their daughter. The pair already had a son who was born in 2012. Young and Green have been in an on-and-off relationship and welcomed their third child, a boy, in 2019.

Can Brunson and the Knicks clinch a playoff spot?

Jalen Brunson is having his best season in his five years in the league. The second-round pick is averaging 23.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 0.9 steals per game for the New York Knicks. That is a 7-point jump from his previous season with the Dallas Mavericks.

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He is also leading the team in assists and steals. The Knicks are now 32-27 and sit at the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. It will be interesting to see how the Knicks finish the regular season.

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