Jalen Brunson Can Break Knicks’ 53-Year Championship Drought, Mark Messier Says
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NEW YORK — Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier said he is convinced guard Jalen Brunson has what it takes to deliver the New York Knicks their first NBA title since 1973.
In an exclusive interview published May 26, 2026 by the New York Post, the six-time Stanley Cup champion expressed full confidence that Brunson can guide the franchise out of its 53-year championship dry spell.
Messier did not elaborate on specific qualities or strategies, but his endorsement underscores growing belief around Madison Square Garden that Brunson is the cornerstone of the team’s title aspirations.
The Knicks have not lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy since their 1973 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Source: New York Post
