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The Biggest goal for the Knicks’ three best players next season

By Alejandro Lopez

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30, Jalen Brunson #11 and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks address the fans in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day before the game against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30, Jalen Brunson #11 and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks address the fans in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day before the game against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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3. Jalen Brunson must be given full control

Jalen Brunson was the true jewel in the New York Knicks’ 2022-23 season and one of the best stories in the entire NBA.

But as both Randle and Barrett can attest, Knicks fans can quickly turn on a player who is playing under expectations. While there isn’t much offensively that Jalen Brunson should be expected to improve upon heading into the next season, there is something both he and the organization should do.

Give Jalen Brunson the keys to the offense.

Brunson needs to be the undisputed leader of this team. Defined roles are important, and Brunson showed that he can reach special heights in the postseason coming just one posession away from willing the Knicks to a Game 7 against the eventual Eastern Conference champions.

He makes great decisions with the ball and rarely turns it over– something that can plague both Barrett and Randle at times. An aggressive and assertive Jalen Brunson can and should lead the New York Knicks to an exciting regular season and a loud postseason.

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