
In the aftermath of a season-ending loss, any season-ending loss, certain questions are expected. Do you believe in this team moving forward? Reporters invariably are interested in how star players see the outlook of the team. Do you believe in the coach? This one can take different forms—What did you think of the job [insert coach name] did this season? is an oft-used entry point—but the questions come, especially if the coach is an embattled one.
On Saturday, hours after the New York Knicks’ season ended with a 125–108 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, Jalen Brunson fielded both.