54 Quotes by Jalen Brunson

I can control how hard I play. This is how I respond to coaching. This is how I respond to my teammates. If I focus on that, the other things that come with that are going to come.

My parents always told me never be a follower, always be a leader. It's very difficult to do, to step out and be different and not follow the norm. If you want what's best for your team, you gotta be different.

It's definitely nice to be relaxed and a normal kid and hang out.

Honestly, I really just think I work too hard to feel any pressure.

One thing I was taught growing up is it's only pressure when you're not prepared. And you're just not working hard. Those are two things I do all the time.

I need to be more aggressive, more vocal, be a better defender. I've worked on all those tirelessly.

I have to make sure I'm making the right play at the right time.

I love holding myself accountable and being held accountable by my teammates. It's never easy, but it comes with the role of being a leader, and if your leadership is not up to par, then the team won't be willing to work as hard.

I just feel like I've been in a lot of high-pressure situations, and I think I'm able to stay poised in those situations.