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Comeback Kings
Jalen Brunson, star of the New York Knicks, was a guest on “The Tonight Show” in 2024. He promised to return with the N.B.A. championship trophy, and on Monday, he fulfilled that promise. Brunson appeared alongside his teammates, greeted by a cheering crowd of fans.
Host Jimmy Fallon compared the atmosphere to Game 5 in San Antonio, noting, “Of course it’s the Knicks, so they won’t really show up until the second half.” The celebration included music from the Wu-Tang Clan, with Fallon joking about the festive backstage atmosphere.
Spike Lee, a devoted Knicks fan, joined the excitement, urging the champions onto the stage through a shower of confetti. “Let’s go, we’ve been waiting 53 years!” Lee exclaimed. Fallon introduced the team as the “kings of the comeback,” hailing their victory as historic.
The Punchiest Punchlines
Seth Meyers joked about longtime fans still worrying about a potential Game 6, despite the Knicks’ victory. Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Trump not attending Game 4, while Jimmy Kimmel quipped about the relatively low-key postgame celebrations.
Jon Stewart humorously commented on the city’s diversity and referenced a viral chant during the finals: “Our mayor is Muslim, our bagels are Jewish, our Timothée’s Chalamet, Knicks in five.”
The Bits Worth Watching
Ana Gasteyer discussed her Tony Award nomination on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” highlighting her work with co-star Rachel Dratch in “Schmigadoon!”
What We’re Excited About on Tuesday Night
Will Ferrell, co-creator and star of “The Hawk,” will appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Don’t miss the show.
Also, Lisa Kudrow returned in March for a new season of “The Comeback.” The show remains a fan favorite.