After helping deliver the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than five decades, Jalen Brunson has cemented his place in franchise history and basketball lore. But according to Kevin Durant, the celebration should come with a reminder: championships are never guaranteed. Speaking about Brunson’s remarkable run and the Knicks’ long-awaited title, Durant encouraged the All-NBA guard to make the most of the opportunity while it lasts. “I would tell him to strike while the iron’s hot.