Jalen Brunson is four wins away from becoming the greatest Knick of all time
Jalen Brunson is on the verge of becoming a legendary figure for the New York Knicks, potentially surpassing the franchise's greatest players. His connection to the team is deep-rooted, as he has family ties and has led the Knicks to significant playoff success. With his continued performance, he is positioned to leave a lasting legacy in a franchise that has long sought a championship.
- ▪Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks to their first four-year playoff streak this century.
- ▪He was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Knicks swept Cleveland.
- ▪Brunson's family history with the Knicks adds a personal connection to his success.
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Most NBA teams connect with their history almost passively. It's a shadow they live within. You walk past the Michael Jordan statue when you enter the United Center, but when you walk inside, you're watching a Bulls team entirely disconnected from everything he accomplished. Time marches forward.That's not quite how it works for the Knicks. One of the best players in franchise history -- the legendary Walt Frazier -- has been the team's primary broadcast analyst for almost 40 years. Former All-Star Allan Houston has been a fixture in the front office across several regimes. Look in the stands in almost any meaningful game and you'll see a cavalcade of former players. Many of them, like Stephon Marbury and Carmelo Anthony, were fairly divisive among the fanbase during their careers.
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