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Jalen Brunson has been named the Professional Athlete of the Year...by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association He will be honored at a banquet in January Mike Shute, PSWA president, on Brunson: "What Jalen Brunson accomplished this past year has been nothing short of remarkable. His skill, his leadership, and his connection to the Philadelphia basketball community all make him a deserving recipient of this honor. He plays his best when the stakes are highest and has led his team to championships at every level. We are pleased to present him with this honor, as he joins a list of past winners such as Carl Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Wilt Chamberlain and Mike Schmidt." (h/t @SbondyNBA)