Jalen Brunson Reveals Reason Behind Knicks Jersey Number

The New York Knicks have an ample opportunity to take a stranglehold on the series as they attempt to go up 2-0 on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Game 1 was a historic one. The Knicks got in foul trouble early and faced a 20-point deficit. But almost as quickly as they got down, they came back.

It took the Celtics missing a playoff record 45 3-pointers, but the Knicks took advantage, often forcing Boston into a one-and-done trip down the court.

Jalen Brunson reveals reason behind Knicks jersey number

Jalen Brunson has been nothing short of miraculous for the Knicks this postseason. Time and time again he comes in with his team trailing in the fourth quarter and wills his team to victory.

Precisely that happened in Game 1. The Knicks had already cut into the Celtics' lead when Brunson returned early in the fourth, but he looked to complete the comeback.

Living up to his Clutch Player of the Year status, he scored 11 points and was a perfect 3-for-3 from deep. While the Celtics struggled shooting from deep, New York was scorching, shooting 57.9% from three in the second half.

Brunson is quickly becoming an icon in New York sports history. However, when he first came to New York, Brunson admits he struggled deciding what jersey number to wear.

Regarding the decision to wear No. 11, Brunson kept it simple.

"I wanted to earn things," Brunson said. "I didn't want to do anything to show status or anything. 11 came about and I've been rocking it ever since. Not gonna lie, seeing little kids wearing No. 11 around the garden, it's a special feeling."