Warriors head coach Steve Kerr already knew Knicks star Jalen Brunson was already “a really good player” before he rose amongst the NBA’s best in blue and orange.

Just like Jalen Brunson for the Knicks, Curry is the stabilizing force for Golden State, a role he has embraced in a quiet manner for years and through numerous incarnations of the roster. Kerr, who coached Brunson with Team USA in the World Cup two years ago, sees similar traits among the two.

Sitting third in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are on pace for a historic season. With 40+ wins already under their belt, they’re inching toward their first back-to-back 50

The New York Knicks will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET on TNT. This will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams, and the first time the Knicks will face the Lakers with Luka Doncic on the squad.

Newsweek breaks down the best prop bets for Knicks vs. Lakers ahead of tonight's star-studded battle between red-hot L.A. and New York on TNT.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the New York Knicks on Thursday night for a star-studded showdown. The Lakers are led by LeBron James, who became the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 combined points on Tuesday night.