The number one reason to be hopeful about New York‘s future is Jalen Brunson‘s performance in the playoffs. The playoff diminutive averaged 27.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 11 playoff games.
Brunson’s rise to the prime option leads to the next question: How do you build around him? That should be the focus of the New York front office as the team heads into the 2023 offseason.
In the postseason, the best teams can have that star they can rely on to constantly direct an offense and bend opposing defenses.
Heading into the offseason, the Knicks will need to reevaluate their search for another offensive star capable of scoring efficiently to complement Brunson.