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Brunson broke through into their Top 10 ranking over legendary names like 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant and 2020 NBA champion Anthony Davis thanks to his sensational campaign with the Knicks in 2024-25, as the 6-foot-2 combo-guard averaged 26.0 points, 7.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds on a 60.5% true shooting percentage in 65 contests.