Knicks’ Mike Brown Places Jalen Brunson Among Elite NBA Company
Jalen Brunson has been a standout player for the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA postseason. Knicks head coach Mike Brown has compared Brunson's leadership qualities to those of NBA legends Tim Duncan and Steph Curry. With the Knicks on a 10-game winning streak, they are poised to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- ▪Jalen Brunson is averaging 29 points and 8.7 assists per game in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪The Knicks have won 10 consecutive games heading into Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- ▪Mike Brown praised Brunson's leadership, comparing him to Tim Duncan and Steph Curry.
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