Jalen Brunson did more for Knicks than the championship alone — and it’s worthy of MSG statue
The Knicks were a laughingstock before Brunson arrived.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Jalen Brunson did more for Knicks than the championship alone — and it’s worthy of MSG statue By Stefan Bondy Published June 14, 2026, 7:32 p.m. ET New York Knicks fans wait to enter Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 8, 2026 in New York City. Getty Images SAN ANTONIO — Kenny Smith, a product of Lefrak City in Queens and the concrete courts across the boroughs, perfectly explained Jalen Brunson’s impact. It’s not just the experience of a single championship. It was the reinvigoration of NYC’s enthusiasm for a team, a sport and an ability to unite around something even after politics infiltrated MSG.
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