Brunson Mastered the Impossible Shots | New York Knicks News

Jalen Brunson didn’t rewrite the rules of basketball—he just mastered the ones that always mattered most. In leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years, he proved small guards can win, midrange shots aren’t inefficient, and even average defenders can be elite when it counts. His secret? Making impossible shots under pressure—contested drives, floaters, tough midrangeers—when defenses are locked in. He wasn’t the best shooter by metrics, but he was the best at converting them. And he’s not alone: championship stars like SGA, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Jamal Murray all thrive on those clutch, ugly looks. When defenders respect the midrange, the whole floor opens up. That’s how you win titles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eed82194024a46cd