‘He is him’: indomitable Jalen Brunson quiets doubters as Knicks end 53-year wait

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Jalen Brunson exploded for 45 points Saturday night to lead the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, silencing skeptics who questioned whether the 6-foot-2 point guard could carry a team to the title. With Karl-Anthony Towns held to just two points and New York's offense sputtering through stretches, Brunson's dominance proved decisive. His teammates credit an influence that transcends statistics, a leadership quality that elevated everyone around him when it mattered most.