Jalen Brunson becomes the latest notable athlete to host 'Saturday Night Live'
There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple, including greats such as Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James.
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Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks guard who wears jersey #11, will join a short list of 35 athletes who have hosted Saturday Night Live. The roster of past hosts includes Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James, underscoring the cultural crossover between top‑level sports and mainstream entertainment.
Brunson is averaging 26.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game while shooting 46.7% from the field in 74 games this season. He is currently listed as day‑to‑day after left‑wrist surgery, with a projected return date of October 1, 2026. The Knicks will be without him for the remainder of the current campaign, while the Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle, holding a 20–62 record, ranked 13th in the East and 29th overall in power rankings.
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