Lonzo Ball Hails Jalen Brunson as Knicks' Best Ever After 30-Point Finals Opener

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as New York rallied past San Antonio 105-95 in Game 1, prompting Lonzo Ball to call him "the best Knick to do it... like ever" on X.
That praise followed another clutch playoff showing from Brunson, who helped push the Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance in more than 20 years and now has them three wins from a first title in over 50.
Game 1 also brought a brief injury scare for Brunson, though he returned, and ESPN reported the NBA has opened an investigation into an apparent exchange with unidentified courtside fans in the final minute.
Ball's claim cuts against a franchise history that includes Willis Reed, Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier, but a championship run would strengthen Brunson's place in Knicks lore ahead of Game 2 on Friday in San Antonio.