Like many across the country this week, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson endured an awkward trip home. Brunson returned to the scene of his first NBA steps on Wednesday, as the Knicks engaged in the penultimate portion of a five-game road trip against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Jason Kidd shared his thoughts on Jalen Brunson ahead of the Mavericks' game against the Knicks on Wednesday night.

It was not that long ago Jalen Brunson called Dallas home. The Knicks’ star point guard spent his first four NBA seasons with the Mavericks, evolving from a valuable role player to a standout