How Jalen Brunson keeps making his case in the ‘face of the NBA’ debate

Jalen Brunson’s success with the New York Knicks has strengthened his claim to be one of the NBA’s most prominent public figures. The article argues that winning and delivering in clutch moments can make a player a league “face” even without being its best player or a regular MVP contender.

Brunson captained the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years earlier this year, a run that has brought him broader attention. He also appeared as Detective Jay Madison in a recent episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and hosted “Saturday Night Live” on 26 September; the article suggests basketball honours are more likely than acting recognition.