Jalen Brunson has a simple explanation for his surprisingly slow Knicks start

The New York Knicks and star guard Jalen Brunson have faced early-season challenges as the defending NBA champions navigate a slow start. Despite the team's offensive struggles and a sub-.500 record across the opening weeks of the season, head coach Mike Brown has maintained an optimistic perspective regarding the team's rebuilding process.

New York recently secured a 103-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden after a decisive 28-11 fourth-quarter run sparked by bench contributions and strong defense. Brown compared the team's chemistry rebuild to climbing a mountain from base camp following their title-winning campaign.