Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson will make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live when the long-running sketch comedy series returns for its 50th season later this month.
Knicks Star Takes Center Stage at Studio 8H
The New York Knicks point guard, who led the franchise to its first NBA championship in 53 years this past June, is set to host the season premiere on September 26. Pop girl group Katseye will serve as the musical guest for the episode.
Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors after delivering a historic 45-point performance in Game 5 to clinch the series victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Sports Legends Follow a Storied SNL Tradition
The booking continues a decades-long tradition of athletes hosting the NBC staple. Since the show debuted in 1975, sports icons such as Bill Russell, Deion Sanders, Derek Jeter, Charles Barkley, Peyton Manning, Travis Kelce, and Tom Brady have all taken the stage at Studio 8H.
How to Watch
Saturday Night Live airs live coast-to-coast at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streams simultaneously on Peacock.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
