NBA Finals 2026: Did Jalen Brunson just author the most clutch playoff run in NBA history?

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson delivered what is being described as potentially the most clutch playoff run in NBA history during the 2026 NBA Finals, according to a Yahoo Sports analysis published on June 15, 2026. Brunson, who previously won the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award in 2025, backed up his reputation with statistical evidence supporting his elite performance under pressure. The piece, written by senior writer Ben Rohrbach, examines both the historical context and advanced metrics behind Brunson's postseason dominance.