5 reasons why Karl Anthony-Towns is Knicks superstar and not Jalen Brunson

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Over the past couple of years, the New York Knicks have turned to Jalen Brunson when they've needed a bucket, or a dime, or any sort of play or momentum.

Brunson has been great in that role. But, to be fair, this is a team sport, and the wear and tear of the countless touches has sometimes affected this team's ability to compete.

Now, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Brunson has an elite sidekick to lean on when needing a timely bucket. And given how he's played, one could even make a case for him being the best player on the team.

Maybe that's a bit of a hot take, but here, we'll try to dissect why the former No. 1 pick is the Knicks' true superstar, not Jalen Brunson.