‘He is him’: indomitable Jalen Brunson quiets doubters as Knicks end 53-year wait

The Knicks ended a decades-long title drought behind a 45-point explosion from Brunson, whose teammates say his influence extends far beyond the box score

The New York Knicks spent decades searching for the player who could carry them back to the top of the NBA. On Saturday night, Jalen Brunson removed any remaining doubt that they had found him.

With Karl-Anthony Towns limited to two points and New York struggling offensively for much of the evening, the Knicks' 6ft 2in floor general erupted for 45 points in a 94-90 victory over the Spurs that delivered the team's first championship in 53 years and earned him Most Valuable Player honors.