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The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, driven by Jalen Brunson—putting his father and Knicks assistant Rick Brunson in the news alongside him. Coverage of the father-son relationship and Rick's role with the franchise has surged as the team's historic run draws attention.
Rick Brunson, a basketball coach and former NBA player, is trending as his son Jalen Brunson leads the New York Knicks to their first NBA Finals since 1999.
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