{"id":93485,"date":"2024-08-30T10:10:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T14:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=93485"},"modified":"2024-08-30T10:10:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T14:10:39","slug":"jalen-brunson-lists-nbas-top-golfers-has-glaring-omissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/30\/jalen-brunson-lists-nbas-top-golfers-has-glaring-omissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Brunson Lists NBA\u2019s Top Golfers, Has Glaring Omissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brunsja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalen Brunson<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/29\/knicks-continue-to-be-linked-to-all-star-new-york-native-karl-anthony-towns\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Knicks<\/a> point guard, recently showcased his golf skills at the Second Round Foundation&#8217;s golf classic in Westchester County. This charity event highlighted Brunson\u2019s dedication to philanthropy and his commitment to supporting youth through academics and sports. The event successfully raised a sizeable sum for the foundation&#8217;s initiatives.<\/p>\n<h2>Jalen Brunson Lists NBA\u2019s Top Golfers, Has Glaring Omissions<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Per <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jalenbrunson1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jalenbrunson1<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The &quot;best NBA golfers&quot; are Steph Curry and Austin Reaves. \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n<p>What other NBA players are elite on the links? \u26f3\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w9kDUvaPAz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/w9kDUvaPAz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1828540833882370071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a video posted by the NBA\u2019s official social media, Jalen Brunson discussed the best NBA players at playing golf. He named <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/curryst01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Curry<\/a> as one of the best, saying,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSteph for sure. Everyone just knows Steph&#8217;s the GOAT for sure. He can do no wrong.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Brunson needs a little help on the second one, needing to refresh his memory when it comes to recalling who among his fellow shooters enjoys hitting the links. He eventually comes up with Los Angeles Lakers backcourt threat <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reaveau01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Reaves<\/a>. With <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartjo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Hart<\/a> getting impatient, Brunson is forced to tee off before he can name the third but advises the interviewer not to include him.<\/p>\n<h3>Notable Omissions<\/h3>\n<p>While Brunson\u2019s list includes Curry and Reaves, he missed mentioning a few other notable NBA golfers. <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paulch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Paul<\/a>, known for his exceptional court skills, is also a talented <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nextgengolf.org\/golf-help\/the-top-golfers-in-the-nba\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golfer<\/a>. Paul frequently participates in charity golf events, showcasing his passion and expertise. <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/loveke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Love<\/a>, another NBA star, is committed to golf. He regularly plays and engages in various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C77FInbPrtH\/?locale=\u5b9a\u5236\u5c3c\u4e9a\u767b\u9646\u8bc1\u8054\u7cfb%7B\u5a01\u4fe1%2BTG%2F\u98de\u673a%3A%40buth2788%7Do48m3%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F\u0467%3F%3F\u01beSwQuO\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golf tournaments<\/a>, demonstrating his dedication to the sport. <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/redicjj01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.J. Redick<\/a>, although retired, remains a prominent golfer. Redick is known for his impressive golf skills and continues to participate in celebrity golf tournaments.<\/p>\n<h3>The Second-Round Foundation<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>I&#8217;m a person who loves to keep people involved. I want to be a great leader, and I want be able to be a person that people can rely on, whether it&#8217;s on or off the court,&#8221; he says in a <a  href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/knicks-star-jalen-brunson-second-round-foundation-being-overlooked-exclusive-7570637\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PEOPLE&#8217;s<\/a> interview in 2023. He explains further, &#8220;I just wanted to give people, preferably the younger kids and younger adults, that mindset of no matter what people think or say about you, it&#8217;s all about how your mindset and how you attack every situation.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a  href=\"https:\/\/secondroundfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Second Round Foundation<\/a>, established by Brunson, is a testament to his philanthropic commitment. The foundation supports youth through academic and athletic programs.\u00a0The charity golf classic in Westchester County has been a major success, raising funds to support these initiatives. Brunson\u2019s dedication to giving back is evident through his efforts with the foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Brunson\u2019s philanthropic work reflects his belief in preparation, perseverance, and community support. The foundation\u2019s mission aligns with his own journey from a second-round NBA pick to a key player for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/30\/all-in-one-gotham-sports-app-set-to-be-launched-this-fall\/\" target=\"_self\">Knicks<\/a>. By leveraging his platform and resources, Brunson helps create meaningful opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n<h3>The Last Word<\/h3>\n<p>In summary, while Jalen Brunson highlighted <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/29\/stephen-currys-career-plans-become-clear-with-recent-move-golden-state-warriors\/\" target=\"_self\">Curry<\/a> and Reaves as top NBA golfers, other players like <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/29\/new-duo-of-cp3-and-wemby-look-to-put-spurs-back-on-map\/\" target=\"_self\">Paul<\/a>, Love, and Redick also excel in the sport. Brunson\u2019s efforts with the Second Round Foundation show his commitment to making a positive impact. His philanthropic work supports youth and underscores his dedication to both sports and community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks point guard, recently showcased his golf skills at the Second Round Foundation&#8217;s golf classic in Westchester County. This charity event highlighted Brunson\u2019s dedication to philanthropy and his commitment to supporting youth through academics and sports. The event successfully raised a sizeable sum for the foundation&#8217;s initiatives. 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