Following a challenging victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Championship, the New York Knicks have recently faced difficulties on the court. The team has been grappling with the absence of Josh Hart, who sustained an injury on Christmas and has not played since. This setback contributed to a disappointing four-game losing streak for the Knicks.
However, the team managed to snap that streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers. Reflecting on the rough patch, Knicks captain Jalen Brunson expressed a commitment to improve and learn from the experience. “We had a losing streak. I think for us, we have to move on from there. We’re going to learn from it. We’re going to learn to get better from it and find ways to win,” he remarked.
In a candid moment during his podcast with Hart, “Roommates Show,” Brunson acknowledged the team’s struggles more openly. “Just to keep it a buck, we look god awful,” he said, before expressing optimism about the potential for improvement. “The worst part about it is it’s all correctable stuff… I think that’s what makes it most frustrating. We have the ability to correct it.”
Adding to the positive notes, Brunson and head coach Mike Brown praised Guerschon Yabusele for stepping up during challenging times. Yabusele’s performance, particularly in the second half against the Clippers, was highlighted as essential to the team’s success. Brunson noted, “He stays ready… It’s what we needed.”
Brunson reaffirmed his belief in the team’s potential, reassuring fans, “I know that we’re a lot better than what we’ve been showing. And we’ve shown that already this year.” With a renewed focus and the right mindset, the Knicks aim to build on their recent victory and turn their season around. Fans are hopeful that the upcoming games will bring more highlights and show the team’s true capabilities as they continue to push forward.