Knicks fever took over The Tonight Show on Monday, with the NBA Champions joining Jimmy Fallon for a special episode.
Following a historic win that broke the internet, NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, six-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, and head coach Mike Brown joined Fallon to talk winning the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973.
“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” said Brunson. “I don’t know if it will for a while. But the opportunity presented itself, we went out there as a team, we found a way to do it, fighting back all those games, and it was worth it.”
The three delved into superstitions, pre-game playlists, curses, and uncurses via WWE. And they also thanked Knicks fans and acknowledged the power of their community.
“When we get the fans involved, and we give them something to cheer for, it’s something special,” said Towns.
Brown also gave insight into his now viral “Who Let the Dogs Out” chant, leading The Tonight Show audience into it and delightfully sending his players into a cringe spiral. “We’ve got to put that to bed,” said Brunson.
You can watch the whole episode on Peacock or through clips on The Tonight Show‘s YouTube page.
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