Jalen Brunson reflects on first SNL hosting experience at Knicks media day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Jalen Brunson, star of the New York Knicks, attended the 2026 Media Day after hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time. Speaking with reporters, Brunson revealed he has yet to fully process the experience, asking for a week to reflect on it. His performance included a monologue and sketches featuring his basketball skills. Brunson's teammate, Josh Hart, humorously critiqued his acting potential, stating he thought Brunson was 'fine' but suggested he wouldn't succeed in acting. This offseason has been significant for Brunson, who led the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years and was named NBA Finals MVP. The Knicks will start their 2026-27 season against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20.
- •Brunson hosted SNL on September 26, launching its 52nd season.
- •He requested a week before discussing his favorite sketches.
- •Josh Hart commented on Brunson's SNL performance.
- •Brunson led the Knicks to a championship, earning NBA Finals MVP.
- •The Knicks open the season against the 76ers on October 20.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks news: Jalen Brunson still needs time before answering question about SNL
"Even a couple of days after hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hasn’t processed it. Speaking to reporters at the Knicks’ 2026 Media Day, Brunson was asked about his favorite sketch from the show. He asked for a week before he could answer. “Ask me in like a week, because I still haven’t really […] The post Knicks news: Jalen Brunson still needs time before answering question about SNL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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