The New York Knicks superstar guard Jalen Brunson is well known for his iconic three-point celebration. However, it seems that for Brunson, who just signed a massive extension with the Knickshis celebration It’s in the family. Recently, Brunson’s wife Ali posted a photo of their daughter on her Instagram Story. While it may have been to tag Kith, Fans quickly noticed it that Brunson’s daughter was ready to stop from the perimeter of Madison Square Garden.
All kidding aside, it’s nice to see New York fans find another way to relate to their favorite superstar. It also helps to generate even more excitement for the Knicks this season. Like his daughter, Brunson should be hitting a lot of three-pointers and leading New York to the NBA Finals. The Knicks haven’t reached the NBA Finals since the 1998-99 season. But given the way Brunson has taken New York by storm, it doesn’t seem like a stretch to believe he can get them there sooner rather than later.
Can Jalen Brunson lead the Knicks to the NBA Finals?

For the past two years, reaching the second round of the NBA playoffs was considered a success for the Knicks. Now, the bar will be raised much higher after they made one of the biggest trades of the offseason. New York traded the farm The Knicks also acquired 3-and-D star Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, who perfectly complements the frontcourt group the Knicks have assembled. Plus, the trade was also a confirmation of Brunson as the No. 1 player on a title-contending team, which the Knicks hope he can become this season.
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Fortunately, New York has a good chance of succeeding as long as its key stars avoid serious injuries. Unfortunately, injuries are a problem the Knicks know all too well. After acquiring OG Anunoby in late December, they struggled with a slew of injuries. First, Julius Randle went down with a season-ending injury in late January. OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson also missed a combined 77 games between December and April.
Regardless, The Knicks have played all the way to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. But had New York been healthier heading into last year’s playoffs, they could have made a lot of noise. So with Bridges’ arrival and a shift in expectations, the Knicks need to prioritize health above all else. If they can do that, there’s a good chance New York can beat the Boston Celtics and advance to the NBA Finals. From there, a Knicks championship could be possible.