"The Knicks have had no such hesitance, naming 36 different captains in the 80 seasons of the franchise. Some are more notable and successful than others. There are Hall of Famers and players who remain revered, with their numbers hanging in the rafters at Madison Square Garden. And there are some whom you'd have a hard time remembering that they were even on the team."
"In the news conference in which he was introduced as captain, Brunson talked about his study of leaders such as Derek Jeter and Tom Brady. He insisted, "For me, it doesn't really change anything that I go about doing every single day. I go in, I work hard, I do everything the same, but that fact that I can wear that title, it means a lot.""
Steve Cohen declared there will be no team captain for the Mets, underscoring how rare captains are in baseball. The Knicks have named 36 captains across 80 seasons, ranging from Hall of Famers to lesser-remembered players. Genuine captaincy matters when the title reflects leadership through example, as Patrick Ewing's practice ethic illustrated. Jalen Brunson became Knicks captain in summer 2024 after leading the team to the Eastern Conference semifinals and signing an extension that left $113 million on the table, allowing the front office roster flexibility. Brunson studies leaders like Derek Jeter and Tom Brady and leads primarily through his on-court actions, a trait noted by coaches.
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