J.A. Adande On Jalen Brunson's Historic Rise & The Knicks Championship

Basketball Hall of Fame journalist J.A. Adande joins CP The Fanchise to reflect on the Knicks' first championship in 53 years and Jalen Brunson's remarkable rise from an overlooked free-agent signing to Finals MVP.

J.A. explains why Brunson's championship accomplishment is so rare, why his financial sacrifice deserves more attention and whether arriving in New York without “savior” expectations actually helped him flourish. Plus, Mike Brown's evolution, Karl-Anthony Towns' buy-in, Leon Rose's roster construction, Madison Square Garden during the Finals and J.A.'s legendary journalism career