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Raymond Felton ranks Jalen Brunson above Derrick Rose in NBA history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:54 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Raymond Felton ranks Jalen Brunson above Derrick Rose in NBA history

Summary

Former NBA player Raymond Felton recently stated that New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has surpassed Derrick Rose in all-time rankings. Felton noted that Brunson’s leadership as a primary option, culminating in the 2026 NBA Championship, differentiates his career trajectory from Rose. While Rose remains the youngest league MVP in history, his career was impacted by injuries that limited his prime production. Brunson, a three-time All-Star and All-NBA selection, currently holds a Finals MVP title and a championship ring. Statistically, Brunson holds a career average of 19.2 points compared to 17.4 points for Rose. The comparison remains a point of debate among observers who weigh Rose’s individual accolades against Brunson’s success as a centerpiece of a title-winning team.

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By the Numbers

•Raymond Felton cites the 2026 NBA Championship as a factor in his assessment.
•Jalen Brunson has earned three All-Star and three All-NBA team selections.
•Derrick Rose holds the record as the youngest league MVP in NBA history.
•Brunson holds a career average of 19.2 points per game.

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9:54 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson has already surpassed Derrick Rose according to a former NBA player

What they're saying

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is already being placed above all-time legends by their NBA peers. Brunson’s run to the 2026 NBA Championship with the Knicks is going to be remembered by fans and players for a generation as one of the more surprising outcomes of a season.
— Yahoo Sports

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