The revamped New York Knicks were one of the biggest stories of the NBA offseason, landing Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in blockbuster trades.

All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson finished his night with 22 points, one rebound and two assists while shooting 9/14 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range. After the game, he made an honest statement when he met with the media.

While promising signs emerged in preseason, hours before opening-night tip-off against the Celtics, the Knicks’ captain acknowledges there’s still a long road ahead.