Fat Joe Says Jalen Brunson On Verge Of Being Greatest Knicks Player Ever

Willis Reed, Walt Clyde Frazier, and Patrick Ewing are typically thought of the best Knicks ever, however the trio of Corridor of Famers could have to slip over … ‘trigger diehard NYK fan, Fat Joe, says Jalen Brunson‘s on the verge of being the G.O.A.T.!

“[Jalen’s] so close to being the greatest Knick ever,” Crack advised Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV present (airs nightly on FS1), including … “So close, and in such short time.”

Of course, the hip-hop celebrity grew up in The Bronx, New York, and has been a loyal Knicks fan by means of the great, and sadly for New Yorkers, many unhealthy instances in his 5 many years as an NYK supporter.

However, the 2024 Knicks are rolling — headed to the second spherical of the NBA Playoffs after an superior sequence in opposition to the Sixers — thanks largely to Brunson’s heroics.

“That was the best pickup we ever had as a Knick,” Fat Joe advised us.

FYI, Brunson averaged 28.7, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists a recreation this season … and was unstoppable Thursday night time, scoring 41 factors (13 for 27 FG), with 3 rebounds and 12 assists in 44 minutes.

So, what does Jalen have to do to really cement himself atop the all-time greats checklist?

“If he wins the championship, That’s it. It’s over. And, you know, shout out to Clyde Frazier. Shout out to all the Bernard Kings, the Melo’s,” Joe stated, including, “But Jalen Brunson, man, we getting to see this in real-time.”

Talking of the 27-year-old bonafide NBA celebrity, Brunson even discovered time to video chat Joe after sealing the sport 6 win.

Now, the Knicks will play a greatest of seven sequence in opposition to the Indiana Pacers — a tilt they’re favored to win — and Joe Crack will likely be within the constructing when the sport suggestions off Monday on the World’s Most Well-known Area.