Jalen Brunson will face his original NBA coach when the New York Knicks face Rick Carlisle's Indiana Pacers.
The Knicks' upcoming Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Indiana Pacers features no shortage of storylines: it's the latest entry in the long-running Knicks-Pacers rivalry and Indiana's bench features Obi Toppin, New York's first-round pick from 2020. One of the more subtle subplots, however, is the matchup between Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson and Carlisle, Indianapolis' third-year boss.
If Brunson is holding any grudges, he certainly didn't show it as the Knicks' made their final preparations Monday's Game 1 over the weekend.John Jones-USA TODAY Sports “Coaches got to make decisions that better suit their teams. Whatever happened, happened, and we’re moving forward from there.” As Indiana reached New York, Carlisle sang Brunson's praises in turn, remarking that he personally visited the point during the 2018 draft process. Dallas eventually selected Brunson with the 33rd overall pick of that draft, start a domino effect that would one day change New York basketball.Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsCarlisle said, per Peter Botte of the New York Post
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