Those two led the Knicks to 51 wins and the conference finals, but the defense was not good enough, even with Mitchell Robinson.

ESPN's Jay Williams speaks about why Knicks star Jalen Brunson need a player alongside him like Giannis Antetokounmpo.

May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts in the second quarter during game six of the eastern conference finals against the Indiana Pacers for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Now, the team faces a gut-check offseason. Do they stick with this group or look to shake things up? Firing coach Tom Thibodeau would be the easiest change because it doesn't require salary cap gymnastics or finding a trade partner.

“Is that a real question right now? You just asked me if I believe he’s the right guy,” Brunson said after the Knicks’ 125-108 Game 6, season-ending loss to the Pacers on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “Yes. Come on.” Thibodeau completed his fifth season with the Knicks, which also marked his most successful with the team.

Quinta Brunson was honored with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at her alma mater, which inspired her show Abbott Elementary.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson surpassed Luka Doncic in a major NBA Playoff stat despite being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers.

Ben Simmons, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey never were pure point guards. Haliburton and Brunson are.