As New York sports hit fever pitch, the Knicks are banking on a revamped roster to capitalize on their new captain's rise to stardom.
, which was filled with praise from the city's sports captains past and present, was from New York Yankees legend and five-time World Series champion Derek Jeter.
Aside from the $40 million per year he'll earn through the 2027-28 season, New York has invested heavily in Brunson's future.Now, as the Yankees prepare for their first World Series appearance in 15 years, and in the wake of the New York Liberty capturing their first WNBA title on Sunday, the Knicks and their captain could be next in line.
Without the injured Randle available as a second option, Brunson dribbled the ball more and for longer per touch than any player in the league and served as the ball handler for an NBA-high 3,224 on-ball screens last season. It doesn't mean the Knicks will be world beaters, of course. Even with the impressive defensive pairing of Anunoby and Bridges, the Celtics' offense managed to repeatedly target Towns' drop tendencies on defense Tuesday. In doing so, they tied an NBA record with 29 3-pointers.
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