It’s hard to imagine anyone holding back Jalen Brunson, but that’s exactly what the New York Knicks are doing right now — and for good reason. Under new head coach Mike Brown, the Knicks are adopting a measured approach to their offense, one that prioritizes team balance over individual dominance.

Brunson is still the centerpiece, the conductor of New York’s attack, but Brown’s early strategy is to make sure everyone else finds their rhythm before Brunson fully takes over. It’s a long game rooted in trust and structure, and it may end up paying off when it matters most.

A patient approach to control

Last season, Brunson’s brilliance carried the Knicks through stretches when their offense sputtered. He was the engine, and at times, the only one keeping them moving forward. But that kind

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