It was only last season when Jalen Brunson was being questioned as a true, winning superstar. You might remember the debate. There were several naysayers, but Becky Hammon became the most notable by declaring Brunson as “too small” to carry a franchise to great heights.

The 36th captain in New York Knicks history, Jalen Brunson, is a leader, a winner, and game changer. Everyone sees the great performances Brunson has put up to become an All-NBA-caliber player, but you can always count on him to make the right plays when it matters the most.

Greatness isn’t a one-time thing. It’s excelling again, again and then one more time. Brunson has done that in New York, and the safe bet is that he’ll continue to as the Knicks embark on their most pressured-filled postseason during his time.