Tag: Jalen Brunson

2026 NBA Finals Preview: Can the Knicks Finally End the Drought, or Will Wembanyama’s Spurs Begin a Dynasty?

Brandon King

The stage is set. For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals. Standing in their way once again are the San Antonio Spurs, who defeated New York in five games 27 years ago behind a young Tim Duncan. This time, the Spurs are led by another generational big man in Victor Wembanyama, while the Knicks arrive behind the stellar play of Jalen Brunson and one of the hottest postseason runs in recent memory.   One team is looking to end a 53-year…

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New York Knicks storm back from 22 down to stun Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 thriller

Brandon King

The Eastern Conference Finals opened with chaos, energy, and a comeback that will instantly become part of modern New York Knicks playoff lore. Facing a 22-point deficit on their home floor, the Knicks looked completely overwhelmed early against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland controlled the pace, dictated the tempo defensively, and appeared well on its way to stealing Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. Then everything changed. New York flipped the game with an explosive second-half rally, turning defensive stops into transition opportunities while the Garden crowd grew louder with every…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe III Low Protro PE

Brandon King

Although it went longer than they or their fans would have liked, the Knicks were able to get by the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the opening round the Eastern Conference playoffs.  As the Knicks season continues on, that means we get to see how deep does Jalen Brunson’s bag of Kobe PEs goes. His latest was this Kobe III Protro Low, which he broke out in the Knicks 137-98 public caning of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their second round series.  They feature a gradient upper that transitions…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Unveils “Jordyn” Nike Kobe V Protro PE Inspired by His Daughter

Brandon King

In what amounted to a glorified scrimmage disguised as an NBA game, the New York Knicks dismantled the Chicago Bulls 136-96—and Jalen Brunson made sure to bring heat to the hardwood. Brunson debuted a heartfelt new Kobe V Protro Player Exclusive, dubbed the “Jordyn” PE, inspired by his daughter. The sneaker features a pink Flywire-equipped base, overlaid with a fused layer adorned in a repeating heart pattern—an unmistakable nod to its inspiration. That same motif carries onto the tongue, while an embroidered heart at the heel further reinforces the personal…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ PE in East Finals

Brandon King

During Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson debuted a striking new Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker: the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, dubbed the“Statue of Liberty.” They sport a turquoise snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with bronze Swooshes. Bronze also shows up at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the external heel counter, the later also being home to a Kobe signature.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a turquoise midsole and marbled rubber outsole.  As was the case in…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe VI Protro colorway against Pacers

Brandon King

The Eastern Conference Finals that pits the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers tipped off tonight and Knicks’ guard Jalen Brunson broke out a new colorway of the Kobe VI Protro.  They sport a lavender upper that fades to a soft pink. A purple and lavender tessellated pattern wraps the heel, with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a Kobe logo, while a Kobe signature takes its usual position on the external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a pink midsole…

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April 18, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Jalen Brunson With Luka Doncic still out of the Mavericks lineup with a strained calf, Jalen Brunson stepped up, dropping 41 points, on 15-25 FG, including 6-10 from the land of three in leading the Mavericks to a 110-104 win over the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their opening round Western Conference Playoff series. In addition to the 41 points, Brunson also grabbed 8 rebounds, dishing out 5 assists and making two steals. ▲ Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA…

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