Josh Hart has a theory on how after so many have tried and failed to become the Knicks savior and king of New York, it just might end up being a stocky, 6-foot-2 point guard from Villanova.  "Because I don't think he came in that way. He doesn't care about it," Hart said. "He just wants to win.” Deep dive on A-number 1, king of the hill Jalen Brunson, with cameos from Jimmy Fallon, Q-Tip, Fran Lebowitz, Latrell Sprewell and Jamal Crawford.  espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4899…

'He's us -- except he's very good at basketball': How Jalen Brunson became the king of NYC

Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.

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Jun 8, 2026 · 1:48 PM UTC

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Sooooo good
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Spelled Karl Anthony Towns wrong
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Who tryna be king of NY usually ends up buried under the pressure instead. The ones who just show up and hoop? thats how legends slide in.
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Sooo many have tried? Only Melo came. No one else dared. Lebron balked, KD went with Kyrie, Spida tried at least.
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Remember when @ramonashelburne tried to convince us Wemby was zen and monk-like? Good times.
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Big body Brunson.
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🎙️: "The biggest experience you get is actually going through things."
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Jalen may be listed at 6’2 but isn’t 6’2, Ramona.
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