ESPN Ranks Jalen Brunson & It's An Absolute Joke

Where does Jalen Brunson rank among the best players in the NBA?ESPN's Get Up debated Brunson's standing after the Knicks captain led New York to an NBA championship, with Tim MacMahon placing him among the league's top 10 but outside its highest tier.CP The Fanchise strongly disagrees.CP breaks down Brunson's historic NBA Finals performance, including his 45-point closeout game against San Antonio and 32.6 points per game during the Finals. He also examines Brunson's growing playoff résumé and his ability to consistently elevate his game in the biggest moments.For CP, the championship changed the conversation.Jalen Brunson isn't merely top 10. He's top five.The episode also examines whether Brunson has become one of the NBA's biggest attractions and whether the defending champion Knicks could experience a championship hangover before ramping things back up for another postseason run.Where would you rank Jalen Brunson among today's NBA superstars? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jalen Brunson is an NBA champion and Finals MVP — but the debate over his place among the NBA's elite isn't slowing down.CP The Fanchise reacts to ESPN placing Brunson in the NBA's second tier and explains why his postseason résumé and championship performance have earned him consideration among the top five players in basketball.Then CP tackles another debate: Is Trae Young actually on Jalen Brunson's level?The To The Baha podcast discusses whether Trae could have won a championship with the Knicks' roster. CP compares the two point guards' efficiency, decision-making, defense, clutch performance and postseason success.Plus, Tyrese Haliburton reveals the mixed emotions he experienced watching the rival Knicks celebrate their championship. Rather than attacking Haliburton's comments, CP explains why his attitude is exactly what the Knicks-Pacers rivalry needs.Also: championship-hangover concerns, Knicks banner-night ticket prices, Brunson's defense, his growing personal brand and much more. Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The countdown reaches the moments that may have decided the New York Knicks’ championship.In Part 2, CP The Fanchise and Justin Morelli break down Moments #5 through #1 from their Top 10 Forgotten Moments of the Knicks’ 2025-26 championship season.At #5, Jose Alvarado steps up in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with huge fourth-quarter minutes, big shots and another ball handler alongside Jalen Brunson.At #4, OG Anunoby takes his offensive game to another level during the playoffs and emerges as a legitimate third scoring option.At #3, Mikal Bridges responds to early postseason struggles and becomes one of the Knicks’ most important two-way players when the stakes are highest.At #2, Landry Shamet goes from fighting for his NBA career to becoming an essential piece of the Knicks’ championship rotation.And at #1, CP The Fanchise and Justin revisit the Karl-Anthony Towns deflection at the end of Game 4 of the NBA Finals — a split-second play that may have prevented a Spurs layup and changed the entire series.They also discuss Towns’ defensive transformation, re-rank the Top 10 and debate which overlooked moments truly had the biggest impact on the Knicks becoming NBA champions.Where would you rank these five moments?Subscribe to Knicks Fan TV for year-round Knicks analysis, interviews and reaction.#Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #KnicksFanTV #NBA Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Knicks are NBA champions, but the biggest highlights don't tell the entire story of their historic 2025-26 season.CP The Fanchise and Justin Morelli sit down outside Madison Square Garden to revisit and rank 10 forgotten moments that helped define the Knicks’ championship run.From the MLK Day loss that became a turning point and the Christmas comeback against Cleveland to Deuce McBride’s huge performance in Philadelphia, Jose Alvarado’s impact in the NBA Finals and Landry Shamet staying ready when his opportunity finally arrived, these are the moments that deserve another look.Plus, CP and Justin debate two major honorable mentions: Jalen Brunson’s Game 3 turnover against Atlanta and the Knicks’ decision to fire Tom Thibodeau.Which forgotten moment would you rank No. 1? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karl-Anthony Towns is an NBA champion — and one of the biggest narratives surrounding his career has changed with it.The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski has covered Towns closely throughout his NBA career and joins CP The Fanchise for a deeper conversation about what KAT's championship with the New York Knicks means.Jon explains why he was particularly happy to see Towns win after years of criticism surrounding his game and whether he could be a major piece of a championship team.The conversation goes beyond the numbers.Jon discusses Towns' willingness throughout his career to sacrifice for teammates — changing positions for Rudy Gobert in Minnesota, sharing the spotlight with Anthony Edwards and then embracing a secondary role alongside Jalen Brunson in New York.CP and Jon also examine how Mike Brown's offense helped unlock Towns, using KAT as a playmaking hub while Brunson remained New York's primary closer.Perhaps most importantly, Jon reveals what he saw from Towns during one of the Knicks' most difficult stretches of the regular season. Even while pressure and criticism mounted in New York, Towns remained confident that the group would figure things out rather than pointing fingers.That belief was eventually rewarded with a championship.Jon also explains why Minnesota's decision to trade Towns was driven by financial realities rather than animosity — and why Timberwolves fans and members of the organization were genuinely happy to watch their former star finally lift the trophy.Has the championship changed how you view Karl-Anthony Towns' career? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five veterans. Potentially one roster spot. Who makes the defending champion New York Knicks?Training camp just became a lot more interesting.The Knicks have added Bruce Brown, James Wiseman and Ochai Agbaji to a group that already includes John Konchar and Drew Eubanks, setting up a legitimate competition ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.CP The Fanchise evaluates all five players and the different directions Leon Rose and the Knicks could take with the final roster.The biggest question is in the frontcourt.New York needs additional center depth, putting Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman directly into focus. Wiseman offers youth, size and the pedigree of a former No. 2 overall pick — but his limited availability creates a major question mark.Eubanks offers something different: experience and a potentially more dependable option for a championship team that may value immediate role players over developmental projects.CP watches the Eubanks tape live and comes away with a clear preference.Meanwhile, John Konchar reportedly enters camp with an inside track, creating another fascinating roster question. If New York prioritizes Konchar over a center, how does it address its frontcourt depth?And if the Knicks want to keep two camp players, their financial situation could require another move.CP discusses the speculation around Pacôme Dadiet, why his future could become increasingly important during camp and why trading Miles McBride simply to make room for one of these veterans makes little sense to him.It's the beginning of what could be one of the most interesting Knicks training camps in years.Who gets your roster spot: Konchar, Eubanks, Brown, Wiseman or Agbaji? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The defending champion New York Knicks are still tinkering with their roster ahead of training camp.CP The Fanchise breaks down the additions of John Konchar and Drew Eubanks and what they could mean for New York's final roster spots.Konchar gives the Knicks another tough, defensive-minded wing who rebounds extremely well for his position and fits the scrappy identity CP wants the championship roster to maintain.But there's a problem:Where does everybody fit?KFTV resident capologist Yosi Gozlan joins the show to explain the Knicks' second-apron situation and why keeping Konchar could eventually require New York to create additional financial flexibility.That puts Pacôme Dadiet squarely into the conversation.Yosi explains how moving Dadiet could open enough room for the Knicks to keep another veteran while still addressing their need for center depth.The conversation then turns to Miles “Deuce” McBride.Could the Knicks still find a long-term extension with Deuce? What might his value look like on the open market? And how do New York's other upcoming contract decisions impact McBride's future?Yosi also explores a potential Karl-Anthony Towns extension structure that could lower KAT's future annual salary and create significantly more roster-building flexibility for the Knicks.Plus, CP discusses opening-night ticket prices, the energy surrounding New York sports following the Knicks championship and which Eastern Conference teams could present the biggest challenge to a repeat. Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leon Rose vs. Sam Presti. Who would you rather have running your NBA franchise?CP The Fanchise makes the case that Leon Rose deserves recognition as the best executive in basketball after building a championship team in New York.Ari from Manhattan isn't convinced.His pick is Sam Presti.Presti's advantage starts with talent evaluation and asset management. Oklahoma City has built a championship-caliber roster while continuing to accumulate young players and future draft capital — creating a model that could keep the Thunder in contention for years.CP counters with the difficulty of Leon Rose's job.Unlike Presti, Rose couldn't spend multiple seasons rebuilding at the bottom of the standings. He had to construct a contender while dealing with the expectations and pressure that come with running the Knicks.And he ultimately built a championship starting lineup without drafting a single member of it.From signing Jalen Brunson to trading for OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, Rose transformed the Knicks through relationships, trades and calculated risk.Two decisions stand above the rest.First, New York surrendered five first-round picks for Bridges — a deal even the Knicks understood was an enormous price.Then Rose moved on from Tom Thibodeau after an Eastern Conference Finals appearance and hired Mike Brown.Both gambles paid off with a championship.Meanwhile, Ari explains why Presti's drafting and ability to continuously convert players into additional assets — including his Al Horford transactions — demonstrate a level of sustainable roster construction Leon has yet to prove.The guys eventually land on a fitting poker analogy:Leon Rose is the executive willing to read the room and push his chips into the middle.Sam Presti is constantly calculating the odds and maximizing expected value.So which approach would you choose?And can Leon Rose prove he can sustain the Knicks' championship window once Jalen Brunson's next contract and the second apron make roster building even more difficult? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are revving up for training camp and showing interest in some potential additions! With the third-string center spot still empty, who could they look to bring in? Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, Knicks fans wondered who would finally deliver New York's next NBA championship.The answer turned out to be Jalen Brunson.Basketball Hall of Fame journalist J.A. Adande joins CP The Fanchise for a wide-ranging conversation about the Knicks' historic championship and what it meant to witness Madison Square Garden host the NBA Finals again.J.A. describes the experience as almost surreal after five decades of disappointment and reflects on watching longtime Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen finally call the franchise's championship moment.Then the conversation turns to the player who brought the trophy home.Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the championship-clinching Game 5 and captured Finals MVP, completing one of the most unlikely superstar ascensions in Knicks history.J.A. examines why Brunson's accomplishment is especially rare for a player his size, revisits the Becky Hammon debate and explains why Brunson's decision to sacrifice money to give New York greater roster flexibility deserves more attention.CP The Fanchise and J.A. also explore a fascinating question:Did Brunson benefit from never being expected to save the Knicks?Unlike Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony and the many superstar targets Knicks fans dreamed about over the years, Brunson didn't arrive in New York with championship-or-bust expectations.Instead, he exceeded every expectation.Plus, J.A. discusses Mike Brown's evolution as a coach, Karl-Anthony Towns' championship buy-in, Leon Rose's roster construction, Mitchell Robinson's departure, the changing relationship between NBA players and journalists and lessons from J.A.'s Hall of Fame career. Subscribe On Youtube Shop KFTV Merch Follow Us: 📲DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Syaj8an 📲KFTV TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knicksfantv 📲CP's TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cpthefanchise 📲KFTV IG: https://instagram.com/knicksfantv/ 📲CP's IG: https://instagram.com/cpthefanchise/ 📲TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@knicksfantv 📲FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFBJoin Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! 📩 http://bit.ly/kftvnews 📩 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.