Since Jalen Brunson went down with a nasty ankle injury late in last week's loss to the Orlando Magic, fans and pundits alike have been debating who on this New York Knicks team will wind up stepping up in his absence.
From Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges to Josh Hart, the list of players mentioned as this club's "next man up" go-to option has been rather extensive.
And while these aforementioned names could certainly be quality options to consider, there's one specific talent residing on this roster who objectively has the best shot at making up for some of Brunson's most impactful attributes, particularly in the scoring department.