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Brunson said his family set a goal of keeping roughly $1.7 million from his four-year, $6.1 million rookie contract, and he tracked the target throughout those seasons. After signing with New York, the numbers increased but the approach stayed unchanged: set realistic benchmarks, follow a checklist and protect long-term security. “I’ve achieved those goals,” he said.

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