It was only last season when Jalen Brunson was being questioned as a true, winning superstar. You might remember the debate. There were several naysayers, but Becky Hammon became the most notable by declaring Brunson as “too small” to carry a franchise to great heights.

Greatness isn’t a one-time thing. It’s excelling again, again and then one more time. Brunson has done that in New York, and the safe bet is that he’ll continue to as the Knicks embark on their most pressured-filled postseason during his time.

Tom Thibodeau reveals the reason behind Jalen Brunson's quick locker room trip as the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons.