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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic during the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals on December 13, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena.
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LAS VEGAS — Regarding the important physical measurements in basketball — height and wingspan — we have a David vs. Goliath showdown in the NBA Cup finale.
Jalen Brunson, at only 6-foot-1, hasn’t dunked in a regular-season game since the 2023-24 campaign. Victor Wembanyama, at 7-4, could jam on his tippy toes. No elevation needed.
Wemby is “The Alien.” Brunson is “The Sapien.”
So how do you beat the better athlete? You play smarter. And luckily, that’s Brunson’s specialty. As Josh Hart points out (mostly because he pokes fun at Brunson’s head size), the point guard has a big brain.
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