Jalen Brunson just became a Knicks legend. He was already certified and beloved as a Knicks player, sure. But Knicks fans love a lot of players who play on that court. Not many of them escalate to the level of legend. But, for Brunson, as soon as that final 3-point shot hit the bottom of the net, Brunson's legacy as a Knick was cemented.

The final points of Brunson's 40-point performance carried the weight of a franchise and avoided an alternate universe.

Jalen Brunson provided yet further vindication for his Clutch Player of the Year Award honor in the New York Knicks advancement victory.