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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The 2022 transfer for the Crimson Tides is no short of skills and strengths. The do-it-all Mark Sears continues to bring glory to his team as he gives the Huskies a hard time on the court. While he might be the shortest of his teammates at 6-ft-1, he has all the skills when it comes to offense. The shooting master has weaponized 3-pointers and turned it against UConn in the Final Four meet. In fact, his defense against UConn’s Jimmy Buttler-esque player Stephon Castle, also took everyone’s hearts.

According to the several parallels, the NBA veteran and the Bama guard, both have a great court vision. Instead of becoming targets due to their barely 6-ft-plus heights, they use it to their advantage. In fact, the two look very similar as they create space for themselves in a heavily guarded spot and either take the shot or pass the ball.

Following the same, everyone has compared the masterclass of this senior to that of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. Tweeting the reflection on their official X account, New York Basketball said, “He’s got a little bit of Jalen Brunson––lefty, strong…” –– Alabama coach Nate Oats, Grant Hill & Bill Raftery all invoke Jalen Brunson when describing Alabama PG Mark Sears.”

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However, with Bama, he had to change his playing style a little. They do not really focus on midrange, where just like Brunson, Castle too is deceptive. Now he adds more shots from beyond the arc or near the bucket. With everyone making parallels between the two immaculate shooters, fans too had a moment to chime in.

Fans on Mark Sears’ new look

It was not just the team or the coach that noticed similarities between Sears and Brunson. In fact, the whole basketball world was in awe as he put up a spectacular show for the State Farm Stadium. Chase Senior, the NFL and NBA analyst for Chat Sports mentioned what version he thinks Mark Sears is for Jalen Brunson. But is he right?

The official X account of the Ball Game podcast created a humorous analogy, suggesting that we were stuck in a multiverse while watching Mark Sears on the floor tonight.

BallGame Podcast on X: “Mark Sears is really a Jalen Brunson clone https://t.co/gcLVTKxmwH” / X (twitter.com)

An X user clarified the similarities between the two hoopers for those who disagreed.

Ryan Hammer🔨 on X: “Mark Sears is literally Jalen Brunson, guy is amazing . Never been an easier player comp in my life” / X (twitter.com)

Another basketball fan was simply surprised as he too could not separate the two entities.

Paulie Buccila on X: “Is mark sears or Jalen Brunson on my TV right now?” / X (twitter.com)

A basketball follower even suggested that Jalen Sears could be the NBA star’s son.

SMASH! on X: “Mark Sears is Jalen Brunson Jr #FinalFour” / X (twitter.com)

Many also did not shy away from agreeing with the comparison between Sears and Brunson.

YOSHI on X: “Mark sears is literally Jalen Brunson” / X (twitter.com)

An X user simply confirmed that others are right as the impeccable basketball skills put up by the two players is very much similar.

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Mr. Everything on X: “So much Jalen Brunson in Mark Sears” / X (twitter.com)

Another basketball follower said that if he has seen a copy of the Miami Heat player, it is Sears.

Jus Smith on X: “Mark Sears is a Jalen Brunson clone if I’ve ever seen one” / X (twitter.com)

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Looks like everyone is on the same boat and cannot and will not separate Jalen Brunson and Mark Sears. It is an exhilarating night for the fans as both the teams are exhibiting some supreme brand of basketball. No matter what the result we get in the end, one thing is sure, that Alabama has a future basketball star in the making. Do you agree that he is comparable to Jalen Brunson?

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