Navigating Life Without Jalen Brunson

The Knicks starting lineup has been the healthiest starting unit in the NBA this season, registering the most games and minutes played in the league. Even as OG Anunoby missed six consecutive games with a foot sprain, and Karl-Anthony Towns has missed a few games throughout the season, there was always one thought in the back of our minds. As long as Jalen Brunson stays healthy, this team will always have a chance.

That thought has now become a troubling reality for the Knicks, as Brunson suffered a right ankle sprain in the loss against the Lakers. The injury is likely to sideline Brunson for at least a couple of weeks and has cast some doubt about the team’s outlook while he is out. This gloomy perspective is a further indication of why Brunson is so important and why it is equally essential that the team discovers itself in his absence.