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Jalen Brunson's legacy evaluated among Knicks all-time greats

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:23 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Jalen Brunson's legacy evaluated among Knicks all-time greats
Summary

As the 2026 NBA Finals are set to begin this week, discussion intensifies over Jalen Brunson's place in New York Knicks history. Analysts are employing a new metric called “A.L.W.A.Y.S.” to assess Brunson's contributions relative to other franchise legends. This ongoing debate considers players like Carmelo Anthony, Walt Frazier, and Patrick Ewing. A win in the Finals could elevate Brunson to elite status among Knicks greats, impacting his legacy significantly within Madison Square Garden lore.

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  • •2026 NBA Finals begin this week
  • •New metric A.L.W.A.Y.S. evaluates player impact
  • •Brunson's legacy compared to Knicks legends
  • •Carmelo Anthony ranks 10th in historical list
  • •Winning Finals could elevate Brunson's stature
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  • 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Quantified: Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick ever?
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Here’s the definitive list of the 10 greatest Knicks players of all time as measured by the new metric “A.L.W.A.Y.S.”

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