Many players around the NBA respect LeBron James, but some also won't call him the best player ever for a few different reasons. Whether it's growing up watching Michael Jordan or simply not wanting to admit a player is the best to ever lace them up because they have to play against him, some will wait until he decides to retire.

The New York Knicks have a star in Jalen Brunson, but they're being encouraged to go a different direction with him for the 2025-26 season.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is the franchise superstar and the team is in its position largely due to his presence. The Knicks have won a playoff series in each of the last three seasons, including two this past year to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.