Analysts Question If Jalen Brunson’s Size Can Carry Knicks to Championship
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NEW YORK — NBA analysts believe the New York Knicks face a difficult path to an NBA championship with 6-foot-2 guard Jalen Brunson as their primary star, according to a report published on Jan. 17, 2026.
The commentators cited Brunson’s height and overall physical profile as potential obstacles when facing larger backcourts during a long postseason run. While praising his skill set, they argued the Knicks might need additional size or another high-level scorer to contend with elite Eastern Conference rivals.
The assessment comes as New York seeks its first NBA title since 1973 and leans heavily on Brunson, who is averaging career-best numbers in his second season at Madison Square Garden. Analysts noted that a guard-driven team can win in today’s league but emphasized that size mismatches often become more pronounced in seven-game series.
Source: New York Post
