Jalen Brunson on Jose Alvarado’s impact on Knicks

Jose Alvarado continues to make an impact for the Knicks with his energy, whether he’s on the floor or coming off the bench, as Jared Schwartz of The New York Post writes.

His presence is something star point guard Jalen Brunson says the team relies on.

“Absolutely, it helps the team no matter what,” Brunson said after practice Thursday. “You kind of wish he was on the court because he’s a little bit quieter than on the bench. He does so much for this team on and off the court. It’s constant energy.

“Kind of regardless of how he’s playing, he always has the energy. That’s a skill, that’s a skill that makes someone last in the league a long time. It’s great to have him.”

Alvarado has played 5 seasons for the Pelicans and Knicks. He has averaged 8.0 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 287 regular-season games.

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