So perfect, in fact, that the Knicks have systematically loaded the roster with Brunson’s friends and college teammates, completing the title-validated picture from his Wildcats years. And why wouldn’t you?

The New York Knicks' hire of assistant coach Rick Brunson in June 2022 raised eyebrows at the time, and it's still making headlines.

Jalen Brunson torched Phoenix again with 36 points, 10 assists and seven 3-pointers as the New York Knicks never trailed in their 138-122 road victory over the struggling Suns on Wednesday night.