What Makes Jalen Brunson So Special? Knicks Legend Weighs In
Summary
Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs by scoring 30 points, including 13 in the final quarter. Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier praised Brunson for his strong effort and calmness, comparing him to past Knicks greats.Key Facts
- Brunson hurt his knee early in Game 1 but returned to play and led the Knicks' comeback.
- The Knicks won Game 1 by a score of 105-95 in San Antonio.
- Brunson scored 30 points in the game, with 13 points in the fourth quarter.
- Brunson’s shooting percentage improves significantly in the last quarter and overtime, rising from 44.8% earlier to 58.7%.
- His fourth-quarter shooting increase is the third-largest among NBA players in the past 30 years with at least 250 shots.
- Walt Frazier compared Brunson’s toughness to Willis Reed and noted his calm presence similarly to Frazier’s own.
- Brunson’s 30 points are the most by a Knicks player in an NBA Finals debut since Willis Reed scored 37 points in 1970.
- The Knicks have won 12 games in a row and aim to win their first championship since the 1970s.
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