How does he compare to Patrick Ewing? I'm not suggesting that Jalen Brunson will be a Hall of Fame-caliber player, but would his fellow players play maniacal defense for him or follow him over hot coals? Basically, how is he as a motivator?
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That’s definitely how they played this past season. Of course Coach Thibs has a lot to do with it but these guys played their asses off and they believe in Jalen without question.
That's what a team wants from its players, to follow their leader (in this case, their captain). The team also wants its leader (captain) to carry the team on his back when it's needed most.
Are the 1990s Knicks making a comeback?