Jalen Brunson Named New York KnicksTeam Captain
Brunson becomes the 36th captain in franchise history after leading the team to consecutive playoff runs and signing a notable contract extension.
- Julius Randle, currently in Japan, congratulated Brunson on social media for the captaincy honor.
- Brunson's leadership was pivotal in the Knicks' recent success, including a top-5 MVP finish and a deep playoff run.
- The new captain signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension, leaving significant money on the table to help the team's salary cap flexibility.
- Brunson is the first Knicks captain since the 2018-19 season and only the fourth second-round pick to receive the honor.
- Team President Leon Rose praised Brunson's heart, grit, and class in the official announcement.
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