Jalen Brunson is a SUPERSTAR in the Making and Possibly the Knicks future.
Today I collabed with @TCU_Cash and I asked him about his Top 5 Knicks Players of All-Time and this was the list he came up with:
1. Patrick Ewing
2. Walt “Clyde” Frazier
3. Willis Reed
4. Earl “The Pearl” Monroe
5. Bernard King
And according to him, Jalen Brunson may finish at No. 1 or No. 2 by the end of his career.
Today, we are breaking down exactly how realistic that path is, and what Brunson would need to achieve to join (or pass) the giants that shaped the foundation of Knicks basketball.
Ewing remains the face of 1990s New York basketball. A franchise cornerstone for 15 seasons, he left the Knicks with unmatched longevity and durability, leading them to two Finals while becoming one of the most statistically dominant big men of his era.
Clyde is the symbol of championship poise, still regarded as one of the greatest two-way guards ever. Reed’s legacy is etched in toughness and leadership, the iconic Game 7 tunnel entrance, the Finals MVPs, and his monumental importance to the city. Monroe brought artistry and flash; King brought a scoring fury New York had rarely seen.
But Brunson is creating a resume that feels different, and rapidly. His 2024 postseason was one of the greatest scoring runs in Knicks history. He elevated a roster plagued with injuries, played through heavy responsibility, and delivered performance after performance that reshaped the identity of the franchise.
If he continues at this pace, deep playoff runs, sustained scoring excellence, and potential All-NBA consistency, cracking the top five is not just realistic, it is expected. Surpassing icons like Clyde or Ewing would require championship banners or at least a Finals appearance, but the trajectory is undeniably upward.
The Knicks finally have a star who embodies everything the city demands: toughness, leadership, relentless competitiveness, and a charisma that unites Madison Square Garden every single night. Brunson’s rise is not just statistical, it is emotional. It is cultural. It is felt.
And that is why @tcu_cash’s projection carries weight. Brunson is on pace for history. The only question is how high he climbs.
