It’s not every day an NBA team owner admits he misjudged a player. But when it comes to Jalen Brunson , even Mark Cuban can’t help but shake his head in awe… and a little regret. The New York Knicks guard, now a star, was once, in Cuban’s own words, “just some chubby guy.” That transformation, from overlooked second-rounder to franchise cornerstone, has left the former majority owner of the Mavericks reflecting on what was missed.

“Personnel selection is hard. It’s more art than science,” Cuban said. “You don’t, you know, like I told Jason when I did it, Jalen Brunson, when I did his podcast, he was just some chubby guy, right? You know?” Cuban’s honesty cuts both ways, with admiration for Brunson’s growth and frustration that Dallas didn’t lock him down. The Knicks pounced when

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