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Brunson Wears Big Target Now After Leading Knicks to NBA
Brunson averaged 28.4 points and became Finals MVP as the Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973.
- The New York Knicks open their season against Philadelphia on Tuesday, with point guard Jalen Brunson looking to build on a historic postseason run as the team prepares to defend their NBA Championship at Madison Square Garden.
- Doubts about Brunson's 6-foot-2, 208-pound stature persisted, as Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon said in 2023 that if your best player is small, youre not winning.
- Brunson averaged 28.4 points while leading the Knicks to a 16-3 postseason record, becoming the sixth player to lead the playoffs in scoring and win NBA Finals MVP, joining legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
- Former Lakers guard Derek Fisher said the Knicks won more with their unselfishness and cohesiveness than individual talent, achieving a record victory margin rivaling championship teams led by Shaq and Kobe Bryant.
- Stars like LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo praised Brunson as training camps opened, though Reggie Miller noted opponents would view the Knicks differently, saying we respect them, but we dont fear them.
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Jalen Brunson may be small, but wears big target now after leading Knicks to NBA title
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Jalen Brunson may be small, but he wears a big target now after leading the Knicks to the NBA title
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson doesn't overwhelm anyone athletically like Michael Jordan or LeBron James. He'll never overpower anybody like Shaquille O'Neal.
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