Justin Bieber meets Knicks star Jalen Brunson at Fanatics Fest NYC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Justin Bieber met Knicks star Jalen Brunson at Fanatics Fest NYC after Brunson led New York to its first NBA championship since 1973. Following their meeting, Bieber shared a post on Instagram expressing his excitement. Brunson has listened to Bieber's music before every game since his time at Villanova, creating a special connection for both. The moment marked a culmination of Brunson's pregame ritual that contributed to his championship success. Crowd interactions included thunderous MVP chants for Brunson as he and his team celebrated with the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
- •Bieber posted about meeting Brunson on Instagram.
- •Brunson listened to Bieber before each game during his career.
- •Knicks celebrated their championship at Fanatics Fest.
- •Bieber participated in Fanatics Games at the event.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Bieber Shares Heartfelt Post After Meeting Knicks Star Jalen Brunson
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