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Brunson, the New York Knicks captain and point guard who led his team to their first N.B.A. championship in 53 years (and was named the 2026 N.B.A. Finals MVP in the process) wouldn’t take a well-deserved victory lap in his “S.N.L.” monologue?
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Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks captain and point guard, led his team to their first N.B.A. championship in 53 years and was named the 2026 N.B.A. Finals MVP.
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Dave Itzkoff
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026",
    "award": "2026 NBA Finals MVP",
    "person": "Jalen Brunson",
    "organization": "New York Knicks"
}
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Sports Basketball NBA New York Knicks
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September 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere: Buckets of Rain, With Jalen Brunson Reigning
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/arts/television/snl-season-52-premiere-jalen-brunson-mamdani.html

Jalen Brunson, captain of the NBA champion New York Knicks, hosted the "Saturday Night Live" season 52 premiere. The episode satirized President Trump's visit to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and featured musical guest KATSEYE.

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