The King of New York Debate: Brunson vs. Judge
The King of New York Debate: Brunson vs. Judge  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Thu May 21 2026
Description: The King of New York debate is back as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber question what Jalen Brunson still has to do to pass Aaron Judge as the city’s top sports star. Shaun Morash is put on the spot after past audio reveals he once said a Finals appearance would be enough, only to now argue Brunson needs a championship. The conversation turns into a bigger argument about legacy, bias, postseason moments, and how New York fans decide who truly owns the city. Evan pushes Shaun on moving the goalposts, Tiki explains why Brunson’s biggest moments may matter more emotionally than Judge’s accomplishments, and the crew wrestles with whether the Knicks star has already changed the city’s sports hierarchy.