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Jalen Brunson hosts SNL premiere with Knicks-themed jokes
Original: Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title run
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson hosted the season premiere of Saturday Night Live, and the show leaned heavily into Knicks material. Sketches included repeated nods to the team's NBA title run, with the host playing along with jokes about the franchise and its fanbase. The appearance adds to Brunson's growing profile beyond basketball, following his rise as the face of the Knicks, and quickly became a talking point among NBA fans reacting to the sports references throughout the night.
Why now: The SNL season premiere drew attention because an active NBA star hosted it and the sketches heavily referenced the Knicks' championship run.
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- Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title run · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title run · yourvalley.net
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