LOS ANGELES — Deuce McBride’s first crack as Jalen Brunson’s replacement was a disappointment.

“I’ve been a point guard my whole life,” McBride said. “I’ll bounce back and we’ll figure it out.”

With Brunson <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/07/sports/knicks-jalen-brunson-ruled-out-with-ankle-injury/">out for at least two weeks</a>, and likely longer, with his badly sprained ankle, McBride jumped into the spotlight as the top consumer of point guard minutes. 

Deuce McBride’s first crack as Jalen Brunson’s replacement was a disappointment. He expects to be better.{ai:summary}<p>Deuce McBride struggled in his initial opportunity to fill in for Jalen Brunson, who is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a sprained ankle. McBride, a lifelong point guard, is determined to improve and adapt to the increased responsibility. </p><p>#sports</p>

Miles McBride knows Knicks need more from him after rough start as Jalen Brunson replacement

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