Brunson Leads Team USA While Maintaining Close Ties With Dončić And Former Mavericks Teammates

Brunson left the Mavericks for the Knicks but remains close with Luka Dončić.
Brunson and Dončić are facing each other in an exhibition game between Team USA and Slovenia.
There is uncertainty if Dončić will actually play due to a game the previous night.
Brunson is Team USA's starting point guard and has been praised for leadership and scoring.
Brunson and Dončić have watched each other grow since being drafted together.