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The Brunson revival: the New York Knicks story
Franchise era
2017–18—present
The Brunson revival
New York Knicks
The story in one sentence
After another reset, Brunson's arrival gave the Knicks elite creation, resilience and their most credible contender in decades.
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A lead guard makes New York coherent again
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Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and Josh Hart gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2017–18
What came before
Anthony's arrival helped produce a 54-win season and the franchise's first playoff series win in thirteen years.
2025
Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
2026
Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
2026
NBA Finals: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core