Brunson Friedman I’ve studied leadership for most of my career. I even wrote my graduate thesis on it. Every once in a while, leadership shows up in real time in a way that feels undeniable. For me, that’s Jalen Brunson and this NY Knicks team winning their first championship in 53 years. I’ve been a New York sports fan my entire life and my dad would have absolutely loved to see this moment. I always say the Knicks stand out because (not just during a championship title run)

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