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.

Brunson’s rhythm is back — but so are the stakes. He can’t push the Knicks to new heights by himself, and with the help he’s got in the starting lineup, the captain doesn’t need to shoulder the responsibility alone.

The 36th captain in New York Knicks history, Jalen Brunson, is a leader, a winner, and game changer. Everyone sees the great performances Brunson has put up to become an All-NBA-caliber player, but you can always count on him to make the right plays when it matters the most.