Karl-Anthony Towns and Knicks players appeared on SNL with jokes
27 september 2026 в 17:13
During the premiere of the 52nd season of Saturday Night Live, Jalen Brunson, a player for the New York Knicks, humorously commented on his performances in the NBA Finals. He stated that he would host the show just as he played in the Finals: the first three quarters would be «terrible», - while the final sketch would be «amazing».
During Brunson’s monologue, his teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart interrupted with questions from the audience. Brunson joked about Towns' tendency to foul in the NBA Finals, assuring him that one cannot «foul» on SNL. Towns responded by noting that he could stay on the show all night.
Anunoby reminded Brunson of a missed shot at the end of Game 4, to which Brunson replied that Anunoby had tipped the ball. Hart expressed concern over rumors that Brunson agreed to a pay cut of $ 113 million to stay with the team, asking if that money was still in play.
Brunson also mentioned the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which took place at Madison Square Garden, where he is preparing for the new NBA season. Before his SNL debut, he admitted that he was not ready for the performance but hopes for a successful outcome. Brunson also left the possibility open for a dance number, although he does not plan to sing on the show.
Saturday Night Live will continue to air on NBC on October 3, with host Dakota Johnson and musical guests Turnstile.
During Brunson’s monologue, his teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart interrupted with questions from the audience. Brunson joked about Towns' tendency to foul in the NBA Finals, assuring him that one cannot «foul» on SNL. Towns responded by noting that he could stay on the show all night.
Anunoby reminded Brunson of a missed shot at the end of Game 4, to which Brunson replied that Anunoby had tipped the ball. Hart expressed concern over rumors that Brunson agreed to a pay cut of $ 113 million to stay with the team, asking if that money was still in play.
Brunson also mentioned the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which took place at Madison Square Garden, where he is preparing for the new NBA season. Before his SNL debut, he admitted that he was not ready for the performance but hopes for a successful outcome. Brunson also left the possibility open for a dance number, although he does not plan to sing on the show.
Saturday Night Live will continue to air on NBC on October 3, with host Dakota Johnson and musical guests Turnstile.
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