Even though Hart said it in jest, the Knicks All-Star could be the best scorer in the NBA at his size, up there with Stephen Curry. Brunson is listed at 6'2", but he does not have Curry's light feet and burst of speed. He gets the job done using impeccable footwork and a variety of crafty moves in the paint and in the midrange.

“He’s smart, man,” said Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, one of the better point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. “He’s got good pace, and he’s really smart. He doesn’t really get too bored with the game. He doesn’t get too bored keeping it simple. He challenges you every possession.

Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson shared a lighthearted moment after the New York Knicks reached the NBA Cup championship game.

In an NBA economy defined by optionality, asset management and a near-constant hum of trade speculation, the word “untouchable” is thrown around loosely.