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Rick Brunson Crowns Patrick Ewing as 'Greatest Knick' Over Champion Son Jalen

Complex | Music, Sneakers, Pop Culture, News & Shows·Bernadette Giacomazzo·about 16 hours ago
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The New York Knicks just ended a 53-year championship drought, and Jalen Brunson is fresh off a Finals MVP performance that instantly cemented his place in franchise lore. But according to one person who knows him better than anyone, the debate over the greatest Knick ever isn't over. Appearing on Inside the NBA following New York's championship-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson (who is Jalen’s father) was asked about his son's place in team history after one of the most memorable title runs the franchise has ever produced. Rather than crown the newly minted champion, Rick Brunson went in another direction. "I'm gonna stop the argument too," he said. "No disrespect, I love my son. Patrick Ewing is the greatest Knick I've ever witnessed." Just hours earlier, Jalen Brunson had delivered another signature performance, scoring 45 points in New York's 94-90 Game 5 win.…

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