New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has received the Jerry West Trophy, which honors the 2024-25 NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
This award, introduced in the 2022-23 season, celebrates the player who demonstrates outstanding performance under pressure during close games. The recipient was chosen by a global panel of 100 media members based on nominations made by NBA head coaches.
Throughout the 2024-25 regular season, Brunson led the NBA with an average of 5.6 points during clutch situations—defined as possessions in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score margin is five points or fewer. He also ranked first in field goals made (52), second in total points (156), and third in total assists (28) during these pivotal moments.
Brunson maintained an impressive shooting percentage of 51.5% from the field and 84.0% from the free-throw line in clutch scenarios. In the 28 games where he faced such tight conditions, the Knicks posted a record of 17 wins and 11 losses.
Overall, he averaged 26.0 points and 7.3 assists in 35.4 minutes per game over 65 games this season. He finished eighth in the NBA for both points and assists per game, earning NBA All-Star honors for the second year in a row.
