Knicks' Jalen Brunson joins Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among few to achieve remarkable career feat (opens original article in a new tab)

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years and joined an elite group of players by achieving a rare career feat.

• Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years
• Brunson became the first player since 1998 to score 45+ points in a Finals close-out game
• Brunson is the eighth player in NBA history to win Finals MVP after winning a college national title and an NBA championship
• Brunson set Knicks franchise records for 30-point games and points in an NBA Finals game