"Focus on making the ECF" - NBA fans abuzz over Jalen Brunson's interest in new Dragon Ball Z game

Jalen Brunson was the hero for the New York Knicks in the 2024 playoffs. The Knicks star was phenomenal in every game, but his incredible run came to an end against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

In his latest tweet, Brunson expressed his interest in the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z and a new video game about it that's about to release. He asked about the release date of the new game Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which is due to come out on Oct. 11.

Fans flooded the comments section of Brunson's post to express their thoughts on the Knicks star's question. While some trolled him for not making the Western Conference Finals, others genuinely answered his queries.

One fan straight-up asked Brunosn to focus on the things that matter more to his career.

"Focus on making the ECF."

Others joined in the fray to express their thoughts on Brunson's peculiar query.

"you watch cartoons LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO," @Lescgetit said.

"Should be enjoying Cancun not gaming," @NBAindulger said.

"How are you playing video games with a broken hand," @NYGOURWAY said.

While some trolled the Knicks star for his interest in the anime-based fighting game, others couldn't believe Brunson's interest in the popular series.

"No way my goat messes with dragon ball too," @razor1751 said.

"The lightskingod knows game?" @chioma288 said.

It's not uncommon for professional athletes to follow animes. Jalen Brunson's latest inquiry makes him one of many who love anime and gaming.

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Jalen Brunson clears his feelings about the Dallas Mavericks

Jalen Brunson has become a superstar at the New York Knicks, but before that, he was a beloved rookie at the Dallas Mavericks.

He played four seasons at the franchise before signing with the Knicks as a free agent after the Mavs didn't pursue his services. In an interview on the Taylor Rooks show, Rooks asked JB about leaving as a free agent and the Mavs not pursuing him aggressively.

"I feel like at the end of my time in Dallas, I was starting to get there. There was never assurance from them, there was never assurance from me. … I feel like I have definitely established myself more now the past two years than I did my first four years," Brunson said.

Brunson was a solid player at the Mavs but was not the exceptional Knicks talent he's now.

He wasn't a player around whom a franchise could build a team; instead, he was a support for the Mavs star Luka Doncic. After his departure, Brunson shome in New York, and the Mavs brought in Kyrie Irving to help out Doncic.

Jalen Brunson, though, doesn't hold any grudges with the franchise for choosing to let him go instead of persuading him to stay