Knicks star Jalen Brunson shows some solid comedy chops in as 'SNL' season opening host
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson successfully hosted the season 52 opener of 'Saturday Night Live'. He participated in various sketches alongside musical guest Katseye and surprise appearances by his NBA teammates.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the crossover appeal of professional athletes into mainstream comedy entertainment and late-night television culture.
"Saturday Night Live" got its 52nd season underway on Saturday night (duh), and the iconic New York City-based show went with a perfect host in New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. The NBA Finals MVP led the team to its first championship in decades, which makes him Big Apple royalty and a natural choice to host alongside musical guest KATSEYE (who had never heard of, but is apparently massively popular). But athletes are a mixed bag when getting thrown on "SNL." Some turnouts have some comedy chops, while others are proven to have teh acting ability of a traffic cone. KNICKS BEAT SPURS IN GAME 5 TO WIN FIRST NBA CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 1973, ENDING 53-YEAR DROUGHT So what was the case for Brunson?
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