New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani knows the deal: Jalen Brunson is ‘the king’ of the Big Apple. The Mayor made it official after the New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA championship win, solidifying a legendary status for the star point guard.
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The moment cementing this unofficial coronation came over the weekend during a casual marshmallow roast. A child, clearly tuned into the city’s hierarchy, suggested to Mamdani, “You could become the king.” The Mayor’s response was classic, “I’m happy as the mayor.” But then, leaning in close, he whispered the four words that truly shook the city: “Jalen Brunson is the king.” No ambiguity there, straight from City Hall.
Brunson’s Reign Secured
Brunson’s cemented his spot in New York history, big time. He endeared himself to NYC from the moment he joined the Knicks in 2022. But by leading the franchise to its first NBA title since 1973? That achievement didn’t just win a championship, it earned him that crown. Mayor Mamdani isn’t alone in this sentiment; pretty much every New Yorker has already officially crowned Brunson as King of NYC.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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