Walt Frazier's 2024 prediction on Brunson gains traction after Knicks title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Walt Frazier's prediction about Jalen Brunson's potential has resurfaced following the New York Knicks' championship win. Frazier, a Knicks legend, had suggested in 2024 that Brunson could become one of the franchise's greatest players. With Brunson's key contributions during the postseason, including an average of 28.4 points per game, his role in ending the Knicks’ 53-year title drought has elevated his status. The conversation now includes whether Brunson belongs in the debate for the greatest Knick of all time alongside Patrick Ewing.
- •Walt Frazier made a bold prediction about Jalen Brunson's future in 2024.
- •Brunson averaged 28.4 points per game during the postseason.
- •He played a pivotal role in the Knicks' first championship since 1973.
- •Discussions now include Brunson in the greatest Knicks of all time debate.
- •Frazier's views gain credibility following Brunson's impactful performances.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier’s 2024 prediction for Jalen Brunson resurfaces after Finals win
"Walt Frazier knows what greatness looks like in New York. The Knicks legend was a seven-time All-Star, seven-time All-Defensive selection and a key figure in the franchise’s two NBA championship teams in the 1970s.
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