Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to championship, Arenas calls for statue

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5, leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game in the Finals and was named NBA Finals MVP. Gilbert Arenas argues that Brunson's willingness to take a significant pay cut allowed the Knicks to build their championship roster, suggesting a statue should be constructed in his honor outside Madison Square Garden. Knicks head coach Mike Brown praised Brunson's commitment, while analysts are now debating his legacy in New York.

• 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Gilbert Arenas wants Jalen Brunson statue after the Knicks’ Spurs triumph — his reason says it all