NBA Legends and former teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller welcomed Pro-Bowler and Dolphins Legend, Xavien Howard on The OGs Podcast with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller on their March 19th Episode.
Listen to hear his takes on how NIL is affecting athletes, the Miami Dolphins future, his free agency plan, and more.
Here’s an excerpt from the conversation.
Xavien Howard: What’s this guy? I think Brunson.
Udonis Haslem: Is Brunson the point guard? He give me nightmares.
Xavien: I am a point guard too. So, I love his game.
Udonis: Man give me nightmares. Man, he different bro. I don’t know. He came out of nowhere too tough man. Man got all the moves. All the moves.
Udonis Haslem says he has nightmares guarding Jalen Brunson
“Man got all the moves”
(🎥 @theOGsShow / https://t.co/E6hIaMlyzI) pic.twitter.com/ZZsMxSYvrY
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 19, 2024
Jalen Brunson, born on August 31, 1996, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA.
He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA draft and spent his first four seasons with them.
Brunson played college basketball at Villanova University, where he excelled and won two national championships.
Throughout his career, Brunson has represented Team USA in various international events, including the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, and the Nike Hoop Summit.
In high school, he led Stevenson to the IHSA Class 4A championship and won the Illinois Mr. Basketball award.
He holds records in the IHSA playoffs and the championship game scoring, as well as the USA Basketball single-game assist record for the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.
Brunson was also named MVP of the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
During his college years, Brunson earned numerous accolades, including Big East Conference Preseason Freshman of the Year and Big East All-Freshman Team selection.
He played a crucial role in Villanova’s championship win in the 2016 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.
In his junior year, he was named the National Player of the Year and garnered Consensus first-team All-American honors while helping Villanova clinch their second national championship in three years in 2018.
After his successful college career, Brunson joined the Dallas Mavericks for four seasons before signing with the New York Knicks in 2022.
In 2024, he achieved his first NBA All-Star selection and set records for most three-point shots made in a half without a miss, as well as tying the record for most three-point shots made in a single game without a miss.
Fans reacted as follows.
Never forget pic.twitter.com/oEN49fayUu
— Deuce’s burner (@Joe75532804) March 19, 2024
Why was a 90year old Haslem guarding Jalen Brunson? 🤔 wouldnt everybody give him nightmares atleast for the past 5 years
— President Curry. (@Curry4daW) March 19, 2024
Came from nowhere is kinda crazy. 2x ncaa champ and was player of the year before coming out
— Everybody Loves Mir (@jtoussaint97) March 19, 2024
Jalen Brunson really getting his respect now. Brings tears to my eyes. Best point guard in the league and top 10 player pic.twitter.com/IWT8hrCiCP
— ny homer (@D26034482) March 19, 2024
Brunson is one the best PG…
No. PLAYERS in the NBA😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/jSPdzVtwf9
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) March 19, 2024
Sounds like Jalen Brunsons skills on the court are truly a nightmare for defenders! Must be quite the challenge trying to keep up with his moves.
— Crypto Signals (@CryptoSignalsU) March 20, 2024
Haslem is the proof how Brunson is in court 💀
— Kayla 𓆩♡𓆪 (@kaylascarr) March 19, 2024
UD prolly got nightmares about alot of guards, he retired like half a decade too late
— Spicoli (@mq_1predator) March 19, 2024
THIS NIGGA AINT GUARD A PLAYER SINCE 08
— Everyday Sports N Life (@ESNL_Radio) March 19, 2024
Having nightmares about shit you never did is crazy
— Clown Baby (@Chrundl) March 19, 2024
Umm he did not come out of nowhere NCAA champion and an excellent co/ 2nd option for Luka on a playoff team that’s not nowhere
— Kunle (@kuul_ade) March 19, 2024
Where is the footage of him playing in a basketball game that Jalen Brunson is playing in
— Harry cooter™ (@Loyal_TR) March 19, 2024
Haslem hasn't been on the court since Jalen's been in league.
— Robert Schafer (@2_schafer) March 19, 2024
Came out of nowhere? He won two national championship games I don’t understand.
— Angry_NYKFan (@knicks_boycott) March 19, 2024
Has he ever guarded Jalen Brunson
— Steven Blathras (@StevenBlathras) March 19, 2024
You didn’t even guard him you old man
— FPL Deuce (Joe) ☘️ (@FPLDeuce) March 19, 2024
no disrespect when was Udon guarding JB like that
— Conor (@KT5UP) March 19, 2024
