Even Rick Brunson, Walt Frazier can't believe Jalen Brunson's NBA Finals MVP level up

The article praises Jalen Brunson’s Finals MVP run, noting his pivotal role in the Knicks’ first title in 53 years and the city’s truly renewed belief in a homegrown leader. Brunson delivered 32.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in the Finals against the Spurs, while veteran commentators Rick Brunson and Walt Frazier expressed astonishment at his emergence. The piece characterizes Brunson as understated yet transformative, underscoring how his leadership reshaped the Knicks’ trajectory and made him a defining figure in New York sports history today.