Brunson is in his third season with the Knicks. He averaged 26.0 points and 7.3 assists during the 2024-25 regular season while shooting 48.8% from the field, 38.3% from beyond the arc and 82.1% from the free-throw line.

The New York Knicks are facing some pressure, with the team going 1-1 at home heading into Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. For a Knicks team that's clearly the better squad, on paper, it's been a bit surprising to see the team struggle.