Perk voices displeasure about Brunson being outside top 5 of ESPN NBA Rank

Jalen Brunson’s season averages of 26.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game have helped the New York Knicks maintain a 53‑29 record, placing them third in the Eastern Conference and seventh in the overall power rankings. Despite these solid numbers and the team’s positive net rating of +6.3, a commentator identified as Perk expressed disappointment that Brunson does not appear in ESPN’s top‑five NBA player ranking.

The criticism comes as Brunson balances on‑court responsibilities with off‑court visibility, having recently been announced as a guest star on “Law & Order: SVU” and as a host of “Saturday Night Live.” He is also listed as day‑to‑day with a minor injury, a status that could affect his availability in the short term. Observers will watch how his health and continued performance influence both the Knicks’ push for a higher conference seed and his standing in future player rankings.