For a lot of New York, it’s still Knicks in five.
Jalen Brunson was an attendee at the Yankees’ 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in The Bronx on Friday night and made sure everyone remembered the Knicks’ playoff battle cry.
The all-world floor general, who led the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973, was taking in the baseball game while showing off a customized Yankee hat that actually read “KNICKS IN 5” on the side.
Earlier in the day, Brunson attended Fanatics Fest, where, as a lifelong Eagles fan, he refused to sign a Giants helmet before writing “Go Birds.”
This continues yet another honor-filled week for Brunson, who won three individual ESPYs at the Lincoln Center-hosted event on Wednesday, commemorating the best in sports for the previous calendar year.
Brunson took home honors for Best Championship Performance, Best Male Athlete and Best NBA Player.
The Knicks also secured two other awards, with the squad winning the award for Best Team and OG Anunoby locking down the honor for Best Play for his legendary Game 4 tip-in, which put New York up 3-1 in the NBA Finals and capped off a historic 29-point comeback.
Jalen Brunson holds the NBA Title trophy during the Knicks Championship ticker tape parade. Getty Images
Brunson, a huge WWE fan, is also expected to join World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns as part of Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 18.
Following the playoffs, Brunson elected to get wrist surgery on his shooting (left) hand, revealing earlier this week that he felt the pain during the playoffs.
Brunson is expected to be fully recovered by the time training camp begins in late September.
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