Jalen Brunson Exudes Unwavering Confidence in the Knicks’ Future

When asked about his belief in the Knicks' potential for a championship in their first year together, team captain and All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson answered decisively. He declared, “I have the utmost confidence—overconfident, honestly. There’s not an ounce of doubt. I’m profoundly confident in this group.” Brunson observed that “numerous people doubted our capabilities, bringing significant negativity” as the season unfolded amid heightened expectations following the acquisitions of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite a promising start, New York struggled in the regular season's latter half, where their heavily utilized starting lineup was narrowly outscored. Their performance against elite teams was disheartening, recording a 0-10 fate against the trio of 60-win squads. Nevertheless, with impressive playoff comebacks, including overcoming the Celtics as underdogs, the Knicks transformed many skeptics into advocates.