@yetundejonesIn 2022, the Knicks faced a pivotal decision: trade everything for Donovan Mitchell, or trust Jalen Brunson to become the face of the franchise. They chose Brunson, a move that drew plenty of skepticism at the time, especially when Mitchell became available shortly after. Tonight felt like another installment in that ongoing story. New York was down and out entering the fourth quarter before Brunson caught fire, dragging the Knicks back into the game with one clutch shot after another. He sparked a ridiculous 30-8 run that erased the deficit, forced overtime, and allowed New York to steal Game 1 from Mitchell and the Cavaliers. Suddenly, that old debate looks very different again. The Knicks didn’t just find a point guard in 2022. They found their superstar.

@yetundejonesIn 2022, the Knicks faced a pivotal decision: trade everything for Donovan Mitchell, or trust Jalen Brunson to become the face of the franchise. They chose Brunson, a move that drew plenty of skepticism at the time, especially when Mitchell became available shortly after. Tonight felt like another installment in that ongoing story. New York was down and out entering the fourth quarter before Brunson caught fire, dragging the Knicks back into the game with one clutch shot after another. He sparked a ridiculous 30-8 run that erased the deficit, forced overtime, and allowed New York to steal Game 1 from Mitchell and the Cavaliers. Suddenly, that old debate looks very different again. The Knicks didn’t just find a point guard in 2022. They found their superstar.