Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has credited New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson as the catalyst for the Knicks’ recent defensive surge.
In remarks published on Feb. 1, 2026, Brown said Brunson’s influence ignited a noticeable shift in New York’s performance on that end of the floor, leading to what he described as a complete turnaround.
Brown did not cite specific statistics but reiterated that Brunson’s presence was, in his view, the decisive factor behind the Knicks’ improved defense.
Source: New York Post
