Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart to throw first pitches at Yankees game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks will throw out the first pitches at Yankee Stadium before the Yankees' game against the Chicago White Sox on June 17, 2026. This event comes as the Knicks celebrate their recent NBA championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs, having secured the title on June 13. The Knicks' first championship since 1973 included a strong performance by Brunson, who was named Finals MVP. The celebration will continue with a ticker-tape parade in Manhattan on June 18, where the team will receive keys to the city from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- •Brunson and Hart will throw first pitches at Yankee Stadium.
- •The Knicks won their first championship since 1973 on June 13.
- •Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game in the Finals.
- •A parade in Manhattan is scheduled for June 18 at 10 a.m.
- •Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the team with keys to the city.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks stars will throw out first pitches at Yankees game
"Knicks starts Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart will throw out the first pitches before the Yankees' game Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox.
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