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Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.

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    How Karl-Anthony Towns became a mirror for grief and perseverance

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    Spike Lee, Knicks super fan, believes 2026 is year title drought ends

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    After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.

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