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Zohran Mamdani declares Jalen Brunson as unofficial King of New York

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Zohran Mamdani declares Jalen Brunson as unofficial King of New York
Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Jalen Brunson as the unofficial King of New York, citing his pivotal role in leading the Knicks to NBA championship glory last month. Mamdani made the announcement during an interview, dismissing Aaron Judge's candidacy in favor of Brunson, who he believes has brought an unmatched energy to the city. This recognition reflects Brunson's rise to stardom and the Knicks' historic win, their first championship in over 50 years. Mamdani also expressed admiration for Cardi B as the unofficial queen of New York.

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  • •Mamdani named Brunson as unofficial King of New York.
  • •Brunson's leadership helped Knicks win the championship last month.
  • •Mamdani believes Brunson's achievement energized New York.
  • •Cardi B was named unofficial queen of New York by Mamdani.
  • •This marks the Knicks' first championship in over 50 years.
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  • 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani picks between Jalen Brunson and Aaron Judge for ‘King of New York’ crown
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided on who, in his mind at least, should be recognized as the King of New York. Naturally, there were several options for that particular title.

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