What Jalen Brunson does better than anyone is Knicks’ best shot at combating Victor Wembanyama

LAS VEGAS — Regarding the important physical measurements in basketball — height and wingspan — we have a David vs. Goliath showdown in the NBA Cup finale.

Jalen Brunson, at only 6-foot-1, hasn’t dunked in a regular-season game since the 2023-24 campaign. Victor Wembanyama, at 7-4, could jam on his tippy toes. No elevation needed.

Wemby is “The Alien.” Brunson is “The Sapien.”

So how do you beat the better athlete? You play smarter. And luckily, that’s Brunson’s specialty. As Josh Hart points out (mostly because he pokes fun at Brunson’s head size), the point guard has a big brain.