FIRST TAKE | Stephen A.: Jalen Brunson Faces the Most Pressure to Lead Knicks to the NBA Finals

🏀 On First Take, Stephen A. Smith singles out Jalen Brunson as the player under the most pressure to deliver this upcoming season, saying “It’s on him” to lead the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals.

With the Knicks adding talent and raising expectations, all eyes are on Brunson to prove he's a true franchise cornerstone. Stephen A. breaks down what this means for Brunson’s legacy, the weight of playing in Madison Square Garden, and why anything short of a Finals appearance would be seen as a disappointment.
Is Brunson ready to carry New York all the way? Watch the full take now.

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