The Knicks spent years looking for a giant. Jalen Brunson became something bigger.

The Knicks spent years looking for a giant. Jalen Brunson became something bigger.

Knicks end 53-year championship drought; Finals MVP Jalen Brunson (6'2" PG) scores 45 points Game 5 with 13 consecutive in clutch. Brunson sacrificed $113M max in 2024 for team building—smart budget discipline and system trust beat expensive superstars.