Getty Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks was named a Top 10 player in the NBA heading into the new season. New York Knicks superstar guard Jalen Brunson was named a Top 10 player in the NBA heading into the 2025-26 season. However, Brunson is facing the biggest challenge of his career: taking the Knicks back to the NBA Finals. ESPN released their Top 10 players for the upcoming season on September 25. Brunson was ranked 10th after helping the Knicks make their first Eastern Conference Final