LAS VEGAS – There are scant remaining mysteries and issues about these New York Knicks, and few if any will be resolved right away. Such as the ability to win on the road, plant doubt within the heads of other elites in the East, respond fully to a new coach, etc. It’s nothing major, no vivid red flags, but still.
Let it be known, though, that with regards to Jalen Brunson, there are none, nada. On the contrary: There’s a sense of comfort and confidence with this point guard. He now has a chance to lead the Knicks to one NBA trophy; that’ll be awarded Tuesday ( 8:30 ET, Prime ). And he has the swag bag to put them in contention for the trophy in June.
First things first, though. New York will play for a championship — those words haven’t been typed or gushed since 1973 — because

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