Jalen Brunson Gets Slapped, Moans In A Massage Chair & All His Other ‘SNL’ Skits

Three months after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson is ready to host 'Saturday Night Live.'

Jalen Brunson Gets Slapped, Moans In A Massage Chair & All His Other ‘SNL’ Skits
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Three months after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson is ready to check off another big accomplishment on his bucket list by hosting Saturday Night Live.

Season 52 debuted Saturday night with KATSEYE as the musical guest, and Brunson kicked the evening off with his opening monologue.

He cracked jokes about having the honor of playing on the court where Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got married. He even watched as Stephen A. Smith played by Kenan Thompson apologized to him for doubting the Knicks acquiring him.

Brunson adds audience interaction by opening the floor for questions, only to have Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart for some back-and-forth ribbing.