The New York Knicks got to enjoy the spoils of being champions back in June for the first time in 53 years. They took down the San Antonio Spurs in an exhilarating five-game NBA Finals series that saw the title winners expend a ton of energy coming back from double-digit deficits in each of their four wins.
Now, New York is experiencing the drawbacks of an extended playoff run, as it is struggling to start the 2026-27 season. It is just 2-4 with two losses to the Philadelphia 76ers, and one loss apiece to the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic.
A big piece of the team’s early struggles is point guard Jalen Brunson, who is shooting 39.5% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range this season. He hasn’t had the same impact on games so far, and he has been ineffective in the clutch for his standards.
