Brunson and Hart throw first pitch at Yankee Stadium after NBA title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks made a public appearance at Yankee Stadium on June 17, where they threw the ceremonial first pitch. This event followed the Knicks' NBA title victory earlier that week. Both players received a warm welcome from fans and the home team as they donned Yankees jerseys. Their championship parade is scheduled for June 19 in downtown New York, celebrating the franchise's title after a 53-year championship drought. Brunson was named Finals MVP for his standout performance in the series.
- •Brunson and Hart attended Yankee Stadium on June 17.
- •They wore Yankees jerseys for the first pitch ceremony.
- •Knicks won the NBA championship, marking 53 years since their last title.
- •Brunson earned Finals MVP with notable performances.
- •The championship parade is set for June 19 in downtown New York.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson calls out Josh Hart’s ‘hella weird’ pitching technique at Yankee Stadium
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart make appearance at Yankee Stadium after NBA Finals
"Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks have been busy since winning the NBA title on Saturday. They made their rounds through several TV shows and have also been interviewed on podcasts and on radio. The duo continued…
"The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium.
"Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart took their Knicks championship tour to Yankee Stadium, and their friendship arrived long before the first pitch. They were not just there to wave to the crowd.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:10 PMJalen Brunson and Josh Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:22 PMJalen Brunson calls out Josh Hart’s ‘hella weird’ pitching technique at Yankee Stadium
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart took their Knicks championship tour to Yankee Stadium, and their friendship arrived long before the first pitch. They were not just there to wave to the crowd.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:50 AMJalen Brunson, Josh Hart make appearance at Yankee Stadium after NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks have been busy since winning the NBA title on Saturday. They made their rounds through several TV shows and have also been interviewed on podcasts and on radio. The duo continued…
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